Sport & Active Schools

Courtenay National School takes part in numerous sporting activities. We have a very strong link with Newcastle West GAA. We also work with Newcastle West Soccer and Rugby Clubs. We take part in various sporting competitions. We work with Limerick Sports Partnership to engage pupils in physical activities.

We hold the record for most West Cumann na mBunscol Football Titles. We have also won the County Primary Football Competition twice. We also have numerous West Hurling Titles.

As part of the PE curriculum, we provide our pupils with exposure to a range of activities. These include gymnastics, athletics, swimming, badminton, basketball, dodgeball and rounders to name a few. We are lucky to have an indoor Sports Hall so we can take part in Physical Activity all year round.

Courtenay Chess Club

Courtenay Chess Club

Apr 29, 2025

Congratulations to our chess team, Courtenay Kings who competed in the Féile Fichille Chess Tournament. Courtenay Kings placed 8th out of 14 schools. Maith Sibh lads!

School Fitness Ireland

School Fitness Ireland

Apr 2, 2025

4th class crushing it with Boxercise Training, organized as part of the School Completion Programme with School Fitness Ireland.

High Fly Learning in 6th class

High Fly Learning in 6th class

Mar 31, 2025

6th Class took to the skies this week — quite literally! As part of their local
geography studies, pupils explored Newcastle West from above using drone
technology.
The children identified key local landmarks from a bird’s eye view, giving them a
fresh perspective on how our school and town look from above.
This was a hands-on learning experience that combined geography, technology,
and creativity encouraging 6 class to see and think about their local environment
in new and exciting ways.