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Board of Management Meeting: 6th October 2026 Special Board Meeting re Primary School Survey Results Primary School Survey Results from Parents and Guardians with children in our school were discussed by the Board. Co-educational/single-sex preference Current configuration: 100% Patronage/ethos preference Multi-denominational (non-religious) patron: 47% Denominational (religious) patron – current configuration: 53% Language preference Education through Read more…

Massive excitement and pride this week in school celebrating The Harps winning their first SHC title. We were especially delighted to have some of the team, including many of our past pupils and their management in to visit today. Well done again from everyone in Our Lady’s Meadow! NA CLÁIRSEACHA ABÚ!!

Second class have been working hard creating Animal Habitat Projects.T hey worked great in their groups to make colourful and informative posters on different habitats including- Sealife The Farm The Rainforest The Woodlands Well done everyone!

Ghlacamar páirt sa Dúshlán le déanaí. Tá níos mó eachtraí le teacht ar ball chun Gaeilge a chéiliúradh sa scoil agus sa cheantar. Coimeád súil ar an suíomh…

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5th and 6th class enjoyed their day in Dublin visiting Croke Park and Jump Zone!

We wanted to officially congratulate Eli who won Book Monsters Sticker Design competition, run by Laois Libraries. What a massive achievement Eli, well done! Eli and his class have also been busy taking part in STEAMSTARS with Seanie Morris and recently got to go on their school tour to Lets Go Camp in Waterford.

After spending the last two terms learning about planting, sewing, propagating and so much more, 5th and 6th class were treated to a visit to Martin and Mary Lawlor’s house yesterday. Here, the children got to see Martin’s preparation for shows and Martin and Mary’s private gardens. They were also treated while there and even Read more…

A massive thank you to Isabelle and Tanguy who invited 6th class to their home today. 6th class were really interested in their methods of organic and natural planting and growing and loved every second of their visit (including the treats provided by Isabelle!).

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Commiserations to the girls from 4th, 5th and 6th class and their trainers, Ms. Robinson and Ms. Walsh who lost out to a strong Paddock team in yesterday’s final. The girls played adamantly but Paddock were just too strong on the day. We are very proud of you girls and your commitment this year.

The time has come… It’s FINALS WEEK!! The very best of luck to our camogie team who are in the Division 3 Cup Final this Thursday, 28th May. All support is welcome in O’Moore Park with throw in against Paddock NS at 2:30pm. Best of luck to Ms. Robinson and Ms. Walsh too, who have Read more…

2nd and 3rd class enjoyed a lovely trip to Supermacs as a treat for completing 6 weeks of swimming lessons. Thank you to our Parents Council for organising.

A massive thank you to Finn and her helpers for visiting us on Monday and sharing some very special stories with us, not to mention very important information about caring for animals and the work of the LSPCA.

Last week, the junior classes enjoyed a fun science workshop. They experimented with magnetic materials, made electrical circuits and learned about static electricity. Thanks to Midlands Science for visiting!

Huge congratulations to the children in 2nd class who made their First Holy Communion on the 3rd of May. We hope you all had a lovely day!

Shared Reading is still going strong with both younger and older pupils reaping the benefits!

5th and 6th class have been busy learning all about planting, propagation and taking care of their produce with Martin Lawlor in a series of lessons. A big thank you to Martin as always for sharing is expertise with us!