Partnerships

It was a fantastic day of running, determination, and school spirit as Crossreagh NS took part in this year’s Cross Country Schools Race on 15th October 2025. With over 1500 runners and around 250 competing in each of the six categories, the event was packed with excitement and strong performances across the board.

Crossreagh NS was proudly represented in every category:

Junior Girls (600m)
Kathleena Clancy, Layla O’Connor, and Luana DiRezze

Junior Boys (600m)
Shay Carolan, Orán Duff, Aodhán Farrelly, Jamie Smith, and Edward Murtagh

Intermediate Girls (800m)
Ciara Lynch and Alessia DiRezze

Intermediate Boys (800m)
Ruan Lynch, Dylan Taite, and Cian Smith

Senior Girls (1000m)
Ellen O’Gorman

Senior Boys (1000m)
Shane Taite, Donnacha O’Carroll, Shay Smith, and Oisín France

A special congratulations goes to Shay Carolan, who ran a superb race to finish 5th in the Junior Boys 600m, and to the Junior Boys team, who claimed an impressive 3rd place overall in the team event.

Every Crossreagh NS runner showed great determination and sportsmanship throughout the day — a true credit to the school. Well done to all our athletes for representing Crossreagh NS with pride! 

A special thanks to Michelle Carolan who coached the teams and along with Ciarán Dunne who organised our students on the day.

A huge thank you to the Cuchulainn's football team for coming to Cross School with the trophy and celebrating your big win with us all!

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Our 5th and 6th Class pupils kicked off the school year with an exciting cycling workshop! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️
The children have the opportunity to develop their cycling skills, learn about road safety, and gain confidence on their bikes. It is a fantastic, active start to the term. 

WE would like to wish Ms Gilsenan and the Cavan Ladies Team the best of luck in their division 3 football final this Sunday.

Congratulations to these two 5th class boys who represented Cross school at the Cumann na mBunscoil handball competition in Kingscourt.  This was our first time entering this competition and I hope it wont be our last!

Thank you to some of the ladies from the East Cavan Eagles Basketball Team who came to Cross to share their Success.  This team won both the League and National Cup.  They continue to have an unbeaten streak of 15 games.

Well done to Joe, Alessia, Anna, Aoife and Ellen who all came in 1st place for the Cumann na mBunscol Poetry and Art competition.

We are so proud of our Girls Football team. They battled against Arva in Breffni Park and brought home the cup. The first girls football team to ever do so in Cross N.S.

Congratulations to Áine Doughty who was awarded 'Player of the Match' and to Hannah O'Gorman, our team captain, who spoke so eloquently as she raised the cup. Each and every one of the girls played their part in the match showing such determination and drive. They were a true inspiration to us all.

A huge thank you to our coaches Ms Hynds and Ms Gilsenan for training the team and to our sponsors Ardlow Iron Works and McNally Pharmacies. Thanks also to you the parents for supporting the children on this journey.

Cumann ns mBunscol Division 5 Champions 2024    Cros Riabhach abú!

Mark from Skip n' Rope came to Cross for a skipping workshop.  Check out our fun photos below:

In partnership with the Green schools, the children participated in Bike week with many cycling to school from Monday 11th May to 19th May 2024.  

All class have enjoyed a 4 week course of volleyball thanks to Cavan Sports Partnership.

Well done to the following students for their outstanding achievements in their extra curricular activities in; Basketball, GAA and Chess.  We are so proud of all you, Well Done!!

The School Active Committee were delighted with the delivery of PE and yard equipment we received today. The Cross Community Group, TP Reilly and our Parents Association applied for a grant that financed all the lovely playground and yard resources. The pupils of Cross N.S. will have lots of fun in the sun.

Well done to Sionnach Mc Kenna who represented Cross School and played in the half time games at the Ulster Semi-Final. 

Mullagh sports centre is alive with activities.  I have attached the timetable below.  Hopefully there is something in there to suit everyone's interests.

http://www.cavansportspartnership.ie/Default.aspx?StructureID_str=222

Classes 3rd to 6th have finished their football training with Ollie from Cavan GAA.

Each class in our school enjoyed the 4-6 week training programme and we look forward to hopefully continuing this next year.

A huge thank you to Cavan Eagles who very kindly donated a bag of basketballs to our school.  This kind donation was greatly accepted by Stephen Duffy on our behalf.

Well done to Aíne Doughty who was awarded "Player of the Year" with Kells Celtic Football Club.  She had a great season with them playing for both the U12 and U14 teams. 

The Cuchulainn's ladies football team came into school today to share their big win with the children of Cross.  We wish you all the best in your up coming Ulster game.