15th September 2017: Our senior classes (3rd-6th) had a wonderful day visiting our local historical sites. Firstly, we visited the Heritage Centre and Seamus put on a wonderful presentation for the children. He discussed the origins of the Ballinacree Banner and the meaning behind the images on the banner. That brought us on to other symbols of Ireland…..the harp, the Irish Flag etc. Thank you Seamus for taking the time to educate our students on our local history.

Afterwards we travelled to the cave where the Crossdrum Chalice was discovered in 1750. Seán McCabe explained the history of the souterrain and how the chalice was discovered. The children got to crawl into the cave to visit the site! Well done everyone and thanks to Seán and Cillian for facilitating the tour!