Rathcoffey National School's orginal building which was extended twice. The orginal building was in 1930, first extension in 1950 and second extension in 1997 Rathcoffey National School has 223 students, 12 teachers, a principal, five SNAs and two secretaries (both part time).It is a very active school for sport. The school recently achieved its 7th Green Flag.The new official website is www.rathcoffeyns.ie.All photos were taken by Mikaela Egan, Rathcoffey.

placeholder image — Rathcoffey National School's orginal building which was extended twice. The orginal building was in 1930, first extension in 1950 and second extension in 1997 Rathcoffey National School has 223 students, 12 teachers, a principal, five SNAs and two secretaries (both part time).It is a very active school for sport. The school recently achieved its 7th Green Flag.The new official website is www.rathcoffeyns.ie.All photos were taken by Mikaela Egan, Rathcoffey.

PHOTOS: Official opening of Rathcoffey National School in Kildare

By Kildarenow Reporter

Published 12th Jul 2022, 13:36 GMT

Updated 12th Jul 2022, 14:24 GMT

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Fr Paul O'Boyle PP, Bishop Denis Nulty, principal Eugene Riordan, chairperson of the Board of Management, Michael Behan

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Bishop Denis Nulty officially cuts the ribbon

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Principal Eugene Riordan speaking to the audience

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The General Propose Hall The Parents Association helped with fundraising. Over €100,000 was raised by various events, such as Who wants to be a Thousandaire, Strictly Come Dancing and Buy a Brick.

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PHOTOS: Official opening of Rathcoffey National School in Kildare

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