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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

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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

Industrial Action From 5th October 2026

Industrial Action from 0ctober 5th 2026 Public and Civil servants (Teachers, Nurses, SNAs, Department of Social Protection staff, etc.) are among those who will take part in nationwide work-to-rule action from 5th October 2026 over a new public sector pay ...

CrossCause Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2026

Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2026 Every year St Francis NS families generously support a Christmas Shoebox Appeal. For the past 4 years, the Student Council has decided to do the Shoebox Appeal with local Blackrock charity, Crosscause, run by ...