O'Connell's has a proud history of providing many many after schools sports clubs to try to promote physical activity and the importance of a healthy body and healthy mind. Some of the after schools activities that are provided for the boys include Gaelic Football, Hurling, Basketball, Soccer, Tag Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Dance, Boxing, Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country Running. We compete in inter schools competitions in most of those areas too. 

In O'Connell's we engage in many different Programmes/Initiatives to ensure that the boys are engaged in physical activity on a regular basis. Some of the programmes/resources that are used to promote physical activity include:

• Active Break Every Day Challenge
• Bizzy Breaks
• Go Noodle
• Run Around Ireland
• Cosmic Yoga
• Circuit Training
• Marathon for Kids
• Active Homework Ideas (ASF)
• Teacher Wellbeing Resources (PDST)