Fedamore Parish History Fedamore was the head of the union with the parishes of Ballycahane, Manister, Nenagh and Kilpeacon. Manister became a separate parish in 1858. Thomas Blake was the parish priest of the new parish. The name Fedamore comes from Fiadh Damair, or Feadamair the wood of Damar. The parish used to be called Fedamore and Friarstown. Fairs were held in Fedamore on May 5th and October 9th. Castles were located at Ballyneguard (Rockstown), Williamstown, and Englishtown. An article by Eamon P. Kelly and Tom Condit, entitled 'Limerick's Tara', was published in Archaeology Ireland in 1998. This article details a complex of prehistoric monuments located on a hill at Friarstown in Fedamore. This hill overlooks Friarstown abbey. The complex consists of two large hilltop enclosures, which the authors interpret as henges, a series of enclosures of various types, and standing stones. The area in which these henges may be found is enclosed, and is currently used for pasture. There are also two standing stones located nearby. It is recorded that beneath one of these stones, located in the field south of the larger henge, human bones of 'extraordinary size' were uncovered early in the nineteenth century. According to the locals these were the bones of a seven-foot man. However, the identity of this man is a mystery, although local folklore claims it was St Patrick.
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History of the school The name Fedamore comes from Fiadh Damair, or Feadamair the wood of Damar. The parish used to be called Fedamore and Friarstown. Fairs were held in Fedamore on May 5th and October 9th. Fedamore School is located on the R511, with the river Camogue nearby. The population of the parish is approximately 1800. Fedamore 19th century school, built in the church grounds, was originally thatched. Later, it was raised to two-storeys and given a slated roof. This closed in 1891, when a new school (now the community centre) was opened. In 1984 a new school was built directly across from the local church. The school is endowed with half an acre of land from the glebe, on which it is situated. A residence for the master was built at the expense of the Rev. Godfrey Massey, then curate of the parish. Materials being delivered for the building of Fedamore N.S. 1980 Sod being turned for building of new school 1980 |
Past Pupils and Teachers
Flag Raising Ceremony
On Tuesday the 15th of March all the schools across Ireland had a Proclamation Day. As part of this we had a flag raising ceremony in the school garden. Our students played songs on their tin whistle to mark the occasion. Our sixth class students, April, Lee and Zena raised the flag. When the flag was being raised all the boys, girls and all the teachers sang Amhrán Na bhFiann our national anthem. The ceremony was similar to when the Irish tricolour of green, white and orange was raised over the GPO. As a further celebration to mark the day, all of our classes had been practising some songs and dances and both the children and parents got the chance to perform ‘The Walls of Limerick’ after the flag was raised.Tuesday was a special day for all of us in Fedamore National School. This day will go down in history forever. Fedamore NS wish you all a great Easter and a great centenary celebration of 1916.
You can see our photographs of this day in our ‘picture gallery’.
On Tuesday the 15th of March all the schools across Ireland had a Proclamation Day. As part of this we had a flag raising ceremony in the school garden. Our students played songs on their tin whistle to mark the occasion. Our sixth class students, April, Lee and Zena raised the flag. When the flag was being raised all the boys, girls and all the teachers sang Amhrán Na bhFiann our national anthem. The ceremony was similar to when the Irish tricolour of green, white and orange was raised over the GPO. As a further celebration to mark the day, all of our classes had been practising some songs and dances and both the children and parents got the chance to perform ‘The Walls of Limerick’ after the flag was raised.Tuesday was a special day for all of us in Fedamore National School. This day will go down in history forever. Fedamore NS wish you all a great Easter and a great centenary celebration of 1916.
You can see our photographs of this day in our ‘picture gallery’.
Fedamore N.S. through the seasons
First Day of Spring
Our Spring Poem
Summertime in Fedamore N.S.
Autumn in Fedamore N.S.
Wintertime in Fedamore N.S.
Happy Christmas and Happy New Year from Fedamore N.S.
National S.O.W. Day !
Scoot on Wednesdays / Scoot on Weekdays
Scoot on Wednesdays / Scoot on Weekdays
S.O.W Day is Green-Schools' newest sustainable travel initiative. Fedamore NS are currently working on the Travel theme and would like to thank all children, parents and the community who particpated and show their support for a greener, healthier environment simply by encouraging pupils to scoot to school.
Our WOW Launch Day
Today was our WOW launch day - Walk On Weekdays. All staff and children made some part of their journey to school today on foot. Séan Hartigan who works with An Taisce visited our School today and was delighted with all our progress. Fedamore NS would like to thank all the parents, community and children for their support. It was a great day!.
Margaret's Retirement
Fedamore NS would like to thank Margaret Hedderman for her many years of dedication and work within our School. We wish you all the best and happiness in your retirement.
The Irish Army Defence Forces Visit | |
On Thursday 15th October a Defence Forces team came to our school.
They came to present us with a copy of The 1916 Proclamation and the National Flag for the school.
This is all part of the 1916 Easter Rising commemorations.
They came to present us with a copy of The 1916 Proclamation and the National Flag for the school.
This is all part of the 1916 Easter Rising commemorations.
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Happy Halloween
Fedamore National School would like to wish everyone a Happy Halloween !
Hope ye have a great Halloween
Hope ye have a great Halloween
Our Halloween Poem
Presentation of Proclamation
Fedamore National School are looking forward to our special visitors coming on Thursday. Members of the Irish army Defence Forces will be delivering the national flag and the proclamation to the school on Thursday 15th October 2015, as part of the 1916 commemorations.