Fáilte go Scoil Phroinsias Naofa
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
4B Work: Alma
Some work from 4B on the scary short film "Alma."
Ardee Chess Tournament
Special congratulations to Rordan and Nazar from 6th and Daniel from 5th for winning all six of their matches! Our Chess Tournament In the morning the three chess teams were waiting for the bus to arrive. The chess teams ...
Leinster Minor Schools Gala
Congratulations to our swimming champions! On Sunday Cian, Robert and Matthew woke up early to go to the Leinster Minor Schools gala. The first stroke was freestyle. Cian got 42.3 sec, Robert got 48.21 and Mathew got disqualified. ...
School News
Family Fun Day and Colour Run in aid of St John’s (Oncology) Ward, Crumlin Hospital
The Parents Association of St Francis NS has been hard at work organising a very special event on Sunday, 4th May 2025 and they need the support of everyone at St Francis and the wider community, to make it a tremendous success. ...
Geraldine’s seachtain na gaeilge Poster Competition
Geraldine's seachtain na gaeilge Poster Competition winners Our 5th & 6th class pupils recently entered a seachtain na gaeilge Poster Competition organised by the Irish Language & Cultural officer at the Geraldines GAA club. Congratulations to the ...
Bí Cineálta: Parent’s Survery
Launching Bí Cineálta (Be Kind) with the Student Council in 2024 As part of the Department of Education's commitment to preventing and addressing bullying in schools, they have developed a new set of guidelines and procedures which ...