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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
St. Francis N.S Visited By The Red Cross
In March of 2025 students from 6th class were visited by The Red Cross to learn a series of helpful and life saving manoeuvres for example CPR, choking and How to use a Defibrillator on adults, children and even babies! ...
Student Adventures With Scientific Sue!
Mohamed making his iron coin! On the 3rd of March, Students from 6th class and on the 21st of march students from 3rd class had the privilege to experience a grand lecture from DKIT by a wonderful presenter ...
Engineers Ireland Quiz Winners!
4 students from St. Francis N.S participated in a quiz tournament on the 28th of February in Dundalk Library, after a gruesome quiz they came out victorious landing them into the finals which is taking place in DKIT on the ...
School News
Mini Me Halloween Paint Party
Get ready for a night of creativity, fun, and family bonding at our "Mini and Me" Paint Party! Join us for an unforgettable evening where parents and children can share the joy of painting together. This is the perfect opportunity ...
Christmas Annuals 2025
Order forms are being sent home this week for the Educate.ie Christmas Annuals Priced at just €3.00 each they are excellent value for money and make great stocking fillers and gifts. All annuals are full colour, A4 size and packed ...
CrossCause Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2025
Every year St Francis NS families generously support a Christmas Shoebox Appeal. For the past 3 years, the Student Council has decided to do the Shoebox Appeal with local Blackrock charity, Crosscause, run by Conor Hughes. Crosscause's Christmas Shoebox Appeal ...















