School Books Distribution Details 2025/26

Dear Parents/ Guardians,

As you may already know, the Department of Education provide all books and stationery requirements for students in second level education. We are currently organising the vast quantities of book and stationery for the upcoming academic year. We plan to hold two distribution days for 2nd to 6th year students on Thursday the 14th and Friday the 15th of August from 9am to 3:30pm. 

Full details are outlined below:

1st year students- Parents will not need to collect books or stationery for 1st year students. They will be distributed on the student's 1st day of school- the 22nd of August.

2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th year students:

Two distribution days

Thursday 14th of August from 9am to 3:30pm

Friday 15th of August from 9am to 3:30pm

Please note that the person collecting the books will need to know what level (higher or ordinary) your child is taking in Irish, English and Maths. 

It is essential that books are collected on these distribution days to ensure that there is no disruption to teaching and learning when the new term begins. 

In exceptional circumstances where a parent/guardian cannot make these two distribution days, please contact the distribution organiser Michelle Crotty by email at mcrotty@smgsblarney.ie. There will be limited times when we can arrange collection prior to these days outlined above. 

Please also ensure you have signed the book scheme agreement available on our website and through this link 

https://form.jotform.com/241913576738063

We look forward to welcoming you all back in August. 

Kind regards

Padraig Sheehan