Welcome to Our Blog

Ceol le Meadhbh gach Aoine - Keep practising everybody!  

Both Ladybirds and Brownies have started back again after the Summer Break. The Brownies (2nd Class – 4th Class) gather on Tuesdays in the School Hall from 3.30 – 4.30, while the Ladybirds gather on Thursdays (Junior Infants – 1st Class) from 2.45 – 3.45. – A real fun...

Galway City Library have invited 5th and 6th Class to the launch of Catherine Doyle’s new book ‘The Storm Keeper’s Island’ which takes place in conjunction with Children’s Book Festival. Check back for photos of this event!  

Take a look at the photos below of the beautiful displays and artwork (by the children of St. Nicholas’) that can be seen in St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church in preparation for the Harvest Thanksgiving on Friday evening next.

In celebration of Maths Week 2018, Galway Atlantaquaria are hosting a series of workshops for primary school children, focusing on marine maths. The children will explore how the aquarium uses measurements and spatial awareness when designing its exhibits and...

We are delighted to get confirmation from Baboró that our Junior Classes will be going to see Black Beauty in the Town Hall Theatre and our Senior Classes will be going to ‘Is This a Dagger?’ in the Mick Lally Theatre – we are so looking for to these events – roll on,...

Remember to spread the word about our school Open Day on October 25th!!  

Active learning at its best during the Leave no Trace workshop yesterday! #OutdoorClassroomDay #LeaveNoTrace

What a way to start our day but with a daily morning run! Here at St. Nicholas’ we are part of The Daily Mile Ireland where we are committed to helping children get fit for life and fit for learning by running The Daily Mile every day possible at school! @ActiveFlag...

Just a throwback to that very special Friday in St. Nicholas’ Parochial School! - Have you ever seen such a wonderfully creative Island Cake before! #capeclear #hiddengem #specialdays

On Thursday next, some students and members of staff from Coláiste Éinde will visit our school to talk to 6th Class about going to secondary school. This is a very valued visit for our pupils as they get to ask questions and chat with the staff and the students who...

3rd and 4th Class will be working on the Leave no Trace programme for schools on Thursday next. Full details and photos to follow.  

What a lovely morning was had in St. Nicholas’ this morning when we were privileged to welcome Rev. Lynda to our school. It was really lovely to see such a great turnout of parents, family, friends and neighbours of the school to welcome her to Galway. We are looking...

Our school has been chosen to write letters for Walker Books Bloggers page, in celebration of the launch of their new book called Dragon’s Post. These letters will be published on the Walker Books website!! Mary Esther, who you all know is a great friend of our...

Henry from the Galway Football Association was in today coaching 3rd and 4th Class. There was a great emphasis on enjoyment and inclusion during the coaching session. Great fun had by all!!  

Swimming will resume this Wednesday, September 19th. It is fantastic to see so many children participating! Maith sibh a pháistí!!

We will be having an Open Day in the school on Thursday October 25th. You are most welcome to come in and visit at any time during the school day to see our amazingly busy, bustling school, at the heart of Galway City, in action! Please spread the word to friends,...

We have just received confirmation that we will be included in the Heritage in Schools Programme. The wonderful Alison Mac Cormaic who painted our school mural will be returning to talk and explore our local cultural and architectural heritage. More details to follow....