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St.Finian's N.S. Garryhill

..Welcome to the website of Garryhill National School. St.Finian's is a two teacher, mixed school in the parish of Bagenalstown, Co.Carlow. The school is in a picturesque setting in the foothills of Mt.Leinster.

Garryhill School  is under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin.  Eight classes from junior infants to sixth class are taught.  The school follows the curriculum programmes prescribed by the Department of Education and Science

Today Garryhill School is a vibrant modern place of learning. There are two committed teachers, Liam Shinnors who was appointed principal in 2000 and Nicola O’Rourke who joined the teaching staff in 2003. There is a visiting learning support teacher and a visiting music teacher. The teaching staff is supported by Mary our part time secretary and our caretaker Ann.

The school has a Parent-Teacher Association which provides support and funding. This association funds swimming lessons, music lessons, school outings and equipment.  Garryhill School is managed by the Board of Management. The Board consists of parents, teachers, nominees of the patron and representatives of the  Garryhill Community. The Board ensures that the school environment is  modern and fully equipped with the most appropriate teaching aids and resources.