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Welcome to St Francis National School
St Francis NS is located in Blackrock, County Louth. We were established in 2007 and we are now an 18 class Primary School, with 2 classes per year and two Special Autism Classes. We are a vibrant and supportive community and we strive to bring out the best in every child, working alongside parents to achieve this aim.
Pupils
Pupils’ News
Visit From Dundalk Dog Rescue
We were thrilled to welcome Bobby from Dundalk Dog Rescue to St Francis NS today. A group of girls from 4th class set up a lunchtime stall in March/April selling home made loom band bracelets and they wanted all the ...
Rann Na Feirste Gaeltacht Contae Dún na nGall
Rann Na Feirste Gaeltacht Contae Dún na nGall On the 11th of May 2026 39 of the pupils of St Francis NS’ 6th class went up for a five day residential trip in Ranafast in County Donegal. The ...
Basketball friendly v St Fursey’s
The best basketball tournament of the year! (so far) The whole of Sixth Class was buzzing. Everyone was getting ready to play against St. Furseys N.S, our close rivals. Boys and girls erupting in excitement, chatting nervously with their friends ...
School News
Primary School Survey Results: St Francis NS Blackrock
To all members of the St. Francis NS school community We are writing to update you on the Department of Education and Youth’s Primary School Survey. This survey was carried out to understand the types of schools that parents and ...
Public Speaking Competition 2026
Today we held the finals of the St Francis NS Public Speaking Competition. Pupils from 4th, 5th and 6th Classes learned in class about structuring a short talk and they all prepared their own piece to perform in front of ...
National Scratch Coding Champion
We are thrilled that 5th Class pupil, Leo, came first place in his age categoy at the The National Scratch Competition held in Limerick yesterday. The competition is open to students in primary and second level schools in Ireland, ...
