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Next Wednesday, January 29th, 3rd and 4th Class will begin rugby coaching with Eoghan Curtin, a past pupil of our school! We are always delighted to have past pupils return - we cannot wait! Check back for further details.

Prospective pupils and parents are warmly invited to visit St. Nicholas’ Parochial School on February 13th from 5.30pm – 7.30pm for Open Evening. Please pass the word around to neighbours and friends and any prospective parents. More details to follow.

The children had so much fun visiting the Teddy Bear Hospital today! Their stuffed toys were diagnosed, x-rayed and prescribed treatment. Some even had to go for surgery! Thankfully, all the stuffed animals are feeling much better now. What a great learning...

Another action-packed session with Johnny again this Friday - Gaillimh Abú! #ActiveChildren #GirlsInSport #RoleModel #HealthySchool #ActiveFlag

First and Second Class were busy this afternoon, putting their measuring skills into action! Nothing like putting skills into real live action! #activemaths #loveoflearning #teamwork

All after-school activities have started back again after the holidays. Monday: French Tuesday: French, Chinese, Brownies Wednesday: Swimming Day Thursday: French (The above photo!) Friday: Hockey If you would like more information about these activities click on...

Throwback to our last visit to the Teddy Bear’s Hospital AND there is great excitement building ahead of our trip on Friday next! Don’t forget to bring your bears everybody! #easethefear #magicalexperience #learningopportunity

Well done to our 6th class pupils who took part in the Sr. De Lourdes Fahy Debating Competition today in Oranmore Library! They all worked really hard over the past few weeks in preparation for their debate and did themselves and our school very proud.

Galway footballer Johnny Heaney spent the morning in St. Nicholas’ coaching 1st – 6th Classes. The children loved every minute of it and look forward to Johnny’s return! #Galwayfootballersinthemaking #talent #activeschool

There was a great sound of music around the school today as tinwhistle lessons with Meadhbh started back again. Keep up the great practice everyone!  

On Friday next, we are very lucky to have GAA coach, Johnny Heaney coming in to coach 1st – 6th Class. Getting 2019 off to very active start here in St. Nicholas’! Update to follow.

Drama, with the wonderfully talented Paula, was back in full swing today, with very exciting plans for the terms ahead! Stay tuned!!

Welcome back to school today everybody and a very Happy New Year! Here in St. Nicholas’ we are looking forward to a fun filled, active learning 2019!! Keep an eye on our website for updates of all the action!

Holly Pudding, our Elf, went on a trip to the Christmas Markets this morning, before making his return trip to the North Pole this afternoon! From Ms Walsh and all the Staff in St. Nicholas’, we would like to thank you all for your help and support throughout 2018, we...

Here are some photos of our trip to the cinema to see The Grinch AND a visit from Santa himself!!! What a wonderful day!!  

We are well and truly in the Christmas spirit here at St. Nicholas'!! The children are having so much fun and are so excited for their Christmas party tomorrow!

First and Second Class have been waiting and waiting in the hope that Santa would send an elf to ‘hang out’ with them again this year....and he did!! On Friday last, they received a parcel and a letter in the post, all the way from The North Pole, explaining that they...

5th and 6th Class are entering the Sr. De Lourdes Fahy Debating Competition. It will be held in Oranmore Library on January 16th 2019. They have been working very hard on their public speaking and debating skills – we wish them the very best of luck!