Scòr na bPàistì Muscraì Semi-Final was held in Inchigeela on Friday 26^th of February.  Rusheen N.S. competed in the Figure and Set Dancing and in the Solo Music.  We got through to the Muskerry Final in the Figure and Set Dancing.

The next Muscrai Semi-Final was held on Saturday 27^th of February in Coachfod.  Rusheen competed in the figure and set dancing, solo singing, solo instrumental, balled group, instrumental group, novelty act, shean nòs dancing, recitation, quiz and solo dancing.  We got through to the Muskerry Final in the set dancing, instrumental group, novelty act and shean nòs dancing.

In the Muskerry Final, the set came second and third respectively and the novelty act came first, qualifying for the County Final.

The Novelty Act then went on to come 2^nd in the County Final.

Well done to everyone who participated.

By:  Niamh White

Novelty Act Group

Junior Set Dancers

Senior Set & Figure Dancers

Instrumental Group

Ballad Group

Sean Nos Dancing

Proclamation Day for Rusheen N.S. was held on Tuesday 15^th March in the school in honour of the heroes of 1916.  There was lots of preparation, excitement and effort put into the occasion.  Pupils dressed up and marched to the “Foggy Dew” down to the garden, where a stage was set up.  There was singing of songs, a drama, music, dancing, raising of the flag, a reading of the proclamation and speeches.  We read our new and improved proclamation and every pupil got a say in what went into it.  After there was a project presentation and overall it was a wonderful,     fun-filled day.

By:  Èireann O’Shea

The annual Indoor Hurling Blitz was held in the Sports Complex in Macroom recently.  There were four teams taking part, Naomh Abàn, Kilnamartyra, Tirelton and Rusheen.  It was a friendly tournament and there were no winners.  We played six matches.  We used rubber hurleys and wore shin-guards and helmets.  At the end of the tournament we took a photo with all the other schools.  It was a most enjoyable day.

By:  Dylan O’Riordan