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Principal's Welcome

Fáilte go Scoil Iosaf. Welcome to St. Joseph's Girls National School, Clonakilty — a happy, caring school where pupils are encouraged to reach their potential.

More than just lessons

From sport and after-school clubs to school tours, Christmas shows and the Student Council, there’s plenty going on at St. Joseph’s.

Pupils in school uniform running on the astro pitch

We stay active

Pupils try a wide range of sports, from athletics and gymnastics to camogie and hockey.

See our sports
Two pupils smiling across a chess board at a schools tournament

We follow our interests

After-school clubs include chess, coding, gardening and creative writing.

See our clubs
Pupils performing a play on the school stage

We make memories

From school tours to Christmas shows and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Clonakilty.

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Two pupils with a litter picker and bag during a clean-up in the town

We care for our world

We have six Green Flags and take part in the Active, Amber and Yellow Flag programmes.

See our flags
The 2026/27 Student Council: eight pupils in school uniform standing in front of a classroom window

We have our say

Our Student Council, elected by their classmates, gives pupils a voice in school life.

Meet the Student Council

Stay in the loop

News from around the school, from matches and competitions to trips and celebrations.

Newspaper article: Sixth class Clonakilty students producing their own podcast
Language & Literacy

6th Class podcast in the local paper

Our 6th Class featured in the local paper after creating their very own podcast.

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The 2026/27 Student Council: eight pupils in school uniform standing in front of a classroom window
Announcements

Congratulations to our new Student Council

Warmest congratulations to our newly elected Student Council members for 2026–2027.

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Future Explorers Day poster: an open day for preschoolers on Friday 25th September, 12.00 to 2.30pm
Announcements

Future Explorers Day for preschoolers

Preschoolers and their families are invited to our Open Day on Friday 25th September, 12 to 2.30pm.

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Pupils lining the yard to give Elma a guard of honour on her retirement
Celebrations

Happy retirement, Elma!

Celebrating 26 wonderful years of dedicated service from one of our SNAs, Elma.

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Pupils in uniform on the yard on the first day of the new school year
Announcements

Welcome back!

Welcome back everyone – a brand-new school year awaits!

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