St. Mary’s NS
Board of Management
Annual End of Year Report
2025-2026
Board of Management 2025/26
Chairperson: Sean Murphy
Patron’s Nominee: Perpetua Mc Kenna
Treasurer: Michael Mc Elroy
Secretary (Principal): Andrea Malone, Audrey Harraghy (Acting Principal)
Teachers’ Nominee: Lorraine Mc Laughlin
Parents’ Nominees: Carmel Kieran and Gary Toye
Community Rep: Olivia Mc Gonnell
Meetings
Five meetings of the Board of Management were held during 2025/2026. (Oct, Jan, May, June, July) All meetings adhered to the standard agenda, were minuted & there were opportunities for discussion. Child Safeguarding Oversight Report and Report on Bullying were presented at every meeting.
School Ethos
We are an inclusive Catholic school, in the parish of Kilmore and Drumsnatt. In co-operation with the clergy & parents, children were prepared for Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion & Confirmation. We are inclusive of all faiths and none.
School Achievements, Activities & Events
Book Fair, Active Student Council; Wellbeing activities; School Choir and grúpa cheoil, Performances at Christmas & community events – Drumkill :St. Patrick’s Week performances; Gardening Activities; Local walks; Sports Day; Maths Week; Seachtain na Gaeilge; GAA football and hurling Coaching; GAA Blitzes; Formation of a Creative School Committee, Athletics; FAI soccer primary 5s, quizzes, Basketball tournament, School Tours; Parents Association fundraising events inclusive of children – Cash for Clobber, Festive Evening of music, Halloween disco, Ball Run.
Policy Review & Development: Policies worked on and reviewed by the BOM during this year included:
Curricular Development / School Self Evaluation
Teaching staff had 2 days of Primary Curriculum Framework training in school
Non- teaching staff completed a First Aid course
The teachers had 3 Oide Maths Support days
Use of Maths Journals introduced in all classes
AR library extended
Paired Reading introduced and time given each fortnight
Digital School House Programme
School Well-Being policy was enhanced by the roll out of the Bí Cineálta policyy
Staffing 2025/2026
Admin Principal, 6 class teachers, 3 Special Class Teachers, 2.5 SEN Teachers, 10 SNAs, school secretary, 4 bus escorts and cleaner. As always we work with the best interests of the children at heart. The Board would like to acknowledge and thank all of our staff for their tireless hard work and dedication to the school, for providing a happy & welcoming learning environment, giving each child every opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Finance
End of year Financial report presented to the BOM & proposed expenditure discussed. School accounts certified annually & submitted to DES & FSSU (Feb ’26). Parent’s Association fundraising went towards 6 more tablets, Music Generation Programme, Maths Resources, the 6th class half zip jumpers and providing ice cream on Sports Day.
Communication
Parent Teacher Meetings in person (November); Annual Reports sent in (June’26); our communication app Aladdin Connect and Aladdin Frame, have proven to be very useful for staff and parents, Particular/Incidental communication through Aladdin messages, email, telephone calls & if required in person meetings.
We would like to thank our staff, pupils, parents, BoM members & everyone who worked so hard & worked together during the school year. We look forward to returning to school in August/September! Enjoy your summer holidays!
Chairperson: Sean Murphy
Patron’s Nominee: Perpetua Mc Kenna
Treasurer: Michael Mc Elroy
Secretary (Principal): Andrea Malone, Audrey Harraghy (Acting Principal)
Teachers’ Nominee: Lorraine Mc Laughlin
Parents’ Nominees: Carmel Kieran and Gary Toye
Community Rep: Olivia Mc Gonnell
Meetings
Five meetings of the Board of Management were held during 2025/2026. (Oct, Jan, May, June, July) All meetings adhered to the standard agenda, were minuted & there were opportunities for discussion. Child Safeguarding Oversight Report and Report on Bullying were presented at every meeting.
School Ethos
We are an inclusive Catholic school, in the parish of Kilmore and Drumsnatt. In co-operation with the clergy & parents, children were prepared for Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion & Confirmation. We are inclusive of all faiths and none.
School Achievements, Activities & Events
Book Fair, Active Student Council; Wellbeing activities; School Choir and grúpa cheoil, Performances at Christmas & community events – Drumkill :St. Patrick’s Week performances; Gardening Activities; Local walks; Sports Day; Maths Week; Seachtain na Gaeilge; GAA football and hurling Coaching; GAA Blitzes; Formation of a Creative School Committee, Athletics; FAI soccer primary 5s, quizzes, Basketball tournament, School Tours; Parents Association fundraising events inclusive of children – Cash for Clobber, Festive Evening of music, Halloween disco, Ball Run.
Policy Review & Development: Policies worked on and reviewed by the BOM during this year included:
- Admission’s Policy was amended
- Child Protection training delivered to all staff and BOM
- Bí Cineálta policy implemented
- Continued work on our Maths Policy
- WSE recommendations were implemented as far as possible with emphasis on teachers ensuring a greater balance between teacher led and pupil led methodologies to give pupils further autonomy in their learning and to enhance collaborative and playful learning pedagogies.
- The other recommendation was to ensure progression in the focus for learning in teacher preparation underpinned by assessment, for all curricular areas. Our emphasis this year has been on maths.
Curricular Development / School Self Evaluation
Teaching staff had 2 days of Primary Curriculum Framework training in school
Non- teaching staff completed a First Aid course
The teachers had 3 Oide Maths Support days
Use of Maths Journals introduced in all classes
AR library extended
Paired Reading introduced and time given each fortnight
Digital School House Programme
School Well-Being policy was enhanced by the roll out of the Bí Cineálta policyy
Staffing 2025/2026
Admin Principal, 6 class teachers, 3 Special Class Teachers, 2.5 SEN Teachers, 10 SNAs, school secretary, 4 bus escorts and cleaner. As always we work with the best interests of the children at heart. The Board would like to acknowledge and thank all of our staff for their tireless hard work and dedication to the school, for providing a happy & welcoming learning environment, giving each child every opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Finance
End of year Financial report presented to the BOM & proposed expenditure discussed. School accounts certified annually & submitted to DES & FSSU (Feb ’26). Parent’s Association fundraising went towards 6 more tablets, Music Generation Programme, Maths Resources, the 6th class half zip jumpers and providing ice cream on Sports Day.
Communication
Parent Teacher Meetings in person (November); Annual Reports sent in (June’26); our communication app Aladdin Connect and Aladdin Frame, have proven to be very useful for staff and parents, Particular/Incidental communication through Aladdin messages, email, telephone calls & if required in person meetings.
We would like to thank our staff, pupils, parents, BoM members & everyone who worked so hard & worked together during the school year. We look forward to returning to school in August/September! Enjoy your summer holidays!
Parents’ Association Successful Ball Run!
The Parents’ Association do a huge amount of work for our school. We extend our sincere thanks to our hard-working, dedicated Parents’ Association who have supported this school throughout the year. Through their many fund- raising initiatives: Festive Evening of Music with Tully, the Halloween disco, Cash for Clobber and the recent Ball Run, they have enabled us to purchase valuable resources that greatly enhance the children’s learning. They funded this year’s Music Generation Programme for junior classes, 6 new tablets, Mathematic resources, the 6th class half zip jerseys and the ice cream van on Sports Day!
We are grateful for the time, the energy, commitment given so generously. Their willingness to volunteer, organise events and support our school community is truly appreciated. Their dedication makes a real difference. Míle buíochas.
On Tuesday 16th June 2026 they had their successful Ball Run in Threemilehouse. Congratulations to all winners:
Rachel Healy, Nicola Connolly and Bláithín Lambe won 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes.
Other winners of vouchers were: Finn, Alex Addie, Jake Toal, Tadhg, Ewan, Patrick, Finley, Noah, Jake Mc Quillan, Alex Mc Nulty Healy and Dylan.
Congratulations!
We are grateful for the time, the energy, commitment given so generously. Their willingness to volunteer, organise events and support our school community is truly appreciated. Their dedication makes a real difference. Míle buíochas.
On Tuesday 16th June 2026 they had their successful Ball Run in Threemilehouse. Congratulations to all winners:
Rachel Healy, Nicola Connolly and Bláithín Lambe won 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes.
Other winners of vouchers were: Finn, Alex Addie, Jake Toal, Tadhg, Ewan, Patrick, Finley, Noah, Jake Mc Quillan, Alex Mc Nulty Healy and Dylan.
Congratulations!
Sliothar for all pupils!
Benny Kieran presented our student council with sliothars for all pupils recently.
The Sean Mc Dermotts club is encouraging all our pupils to spend some time practicing over the summer months. It is hoped to commence coaching at the club very soon. Time and day to be confirmed. Míle buíochas Benny
The Sean Mc Dermotts club is encouraging all our pupils to spend some time practicing over the summer months. It is hoped to commence coaching at the club very soon. Time and day to be confirmed. Míle buíochas Benny
Graduation and Summer Assembly 2026
On Friday 19th June, Canon Mc Quaid celebrated the 6th class Graduation Mass with us in St Mary’s Church Threemilehouse. The theme of the Mass was ‘Gratitude.’ Indeed, we were grateful for sharing in this class’s primary school journey. Pupils fully participated in prayers, readings, reflections and in singing. It was wonderful to join with the school community in being thankful to the children, the parents, the school staff, Canon Mc Quaid, John Freeman, The Board of Management and the Parents’ Association.
Another school year has come to a close. It was a special day for our entire school community, where we paused and reflected on another great school year. It didn’t come without challenges but we have embraced it together and continued to grow. We gave thanks for the experiences we have shared and the wonderful people we have shared them with.
Class of 2026:
‘Behind you- all of your memories and achievements,
Before you- all of your dreams and new adventures,
Around you- All who love you and lifelong friends,
Within you -You have all you need and endless potential.’
Later in the day we had a very long and busy Summer Assembly sprinkled with beautiful singing and ceol.
Presentations were made to:
The 6th class graduates
The Student Council
The Creative School Committee
Those children who read Prayers of the Faithful at Sunday Masses
Winners of the Summer League
Cumann na mBunscol girls’ and boys’ teams
Much praise and thanks was given to our school choir, grúpa cheoil, the school athletic team, and the Primary 5s FAI soccer teams.
At this assembly we said slán to Mrs Turley, who has taught in Monaghan and Kilmore Drumsnatt Parishes over the last 17 years. She has exemplified empathy, compassion, gentleness and creativity in her teaching and learning. Her patience, kindness, dedication and genuine care for her pupils has made a lasting difference in their lives. We were the lucky ones to have worked with Mrs Turley and learned from her. She epitomised loyalty, respect in how she treated all children and staff regardless of the situation. She is leaving us to follow another path and another career. May the Holy Spirit and Mary our Mother bless her on her onward journey of life. Míle buíochas Mrs Turley.
Another school year has come to a close. It was a special day for our entire school community, where we paused and reflected on another great school year. It didn’t come without challenges but we have embraced it together and continued to grow. We gave thanks for the experiences we have shared and the wonderful people we have shared them with.
Class of 2026:
‘Behind you- all of your memories and achievements,
Before you- all of your dreams and new adventures,
Around you- All who love you and lifelong friends,
Within you -You have all you need and endless potential.’
Later in the day we had a very long and busy Summer Assembly sprinkled with beautiful singing and ceol.
Presentations were made to:
The 6th class graduates
The Student Council
The Creative School Committee
Those children who read Prayers of the Faithful at Sunday Masses
Winners of the Summer League
Cumann na mBunscol girls’ and boys’ teams
Much praise and thanks was given to our school choir, grúpa cheoil, the school athletic team, and the Primary 5s FAI soccer teams.
At this assembly we said slán to Mrs Turley, who has taught in Monaghan and Kilmore Drumsnatt Parishes over the last 17 years. She has exemplified empathy, compassion, gentleness and creativity in her teaching and learning. Her patience, kindness, dedication and genuine care for her pupils has made a lasting difference in their lives. We were the lucky ones to have worked with Mrs Turley and learned from her. She epitomised loyalty, respect in how she treated all children and staff regardless of the situation. She is leaving us to follow another path and another career. May the Holy Spirit and Mary our Mother bless her on her onward journey of life. Míle buíochas Mrs Turley.
School Tours 2026
may highlights!
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to our 2nd class pupils on receiving their First Holy Communion on Saturday the 16th May 2026.
They did themselves proud, their families proud and St Mary’s National school proud.
Thank you to Fr Macartan for celebrating the Mass. Thanks to the staff for helping the children prepare for this sacrament. Thanks to the school choir and the grúpa cheoil for their beautiful singing and music. The children will remember this day for a lifetime!
They did themselves proud, their families proud and St Mary’s National school proud.
Thank you to Fr Macartan for celebrating the Mass. Thanks to the staff for helping the children prepare for this sacrament. Thanks to the school choir and the grúpa cheoil for their beautiful singing and music. The children will remember this day for a lifetime!
Batteries for Barretstown!
The Student Council are delighted to announce that as a school, St. Mary's Threemilehouse have recycled over 15,000 batteries for Barretstown! The campaign lasted two months and the pupils and staff made a great effort to gather and recycle batteries from home.
Sensory Garden.
"Cairde 3 have been busy gardening this term. We have upcycled tractor tyres and planted some vibrant flowers that appeal to our sense of sight. We also chose some beautiful scented herbs and plants for our sight planter! Once planted, we painted our tyres with vibrant colour and signposted our new area. We love tending to our plants every day and have loved learning about the benefits of the garden for our wellbeing. We are hoping to add a bug hotel very soon! Stay tuned!" Cairde 3.
Muineachán abú!
A Big Thank You!
Last week Pamela Mc Quaid presented a cheque for €1,000 to St Mary’s NS. She did this on behalf of the Western Dance Association of Ireland, who had their All Ireland Finals in Co Donegal in April 2026. Each year a different organisation is chosen to donate to. Pamela kindly put our Cairde classes forward as this year’s worthy cause. This money will be well spent on invaluable resources needed in these special classes. Go raibh míle maith agat to the Western Dance Association.
Last week Pamela Mc Quaid presented a cheque for €1,000 to St Mary’s NS. She did this on behalf of the Western Dance Association of Ireland, who had their All Ireland Finals in Co Donegal in April 2026. Each year a different organisation is chosen to donate to. Pamela kindly put our Cairde classes forward as this year’s worthy cause. This money will be well spent on invaluable resources needed in these special classes. Go raibh míle maith agat to the Western Dance Association.
Ulster FAI Primary 5s finals
Congratulations to the boys and girls who travelled the long journey to Letterkenny, Co Donegal on Wednesday the 6th May 2026 to take part in the Ulster finals.
Both teams played with great skill, speed, energy, focus and with a never give up attitude. They displayed super teamwork and great camaraderie. Although neither team got through to the national final, both demonstrated a positive attitude, confidence and resilience. The players should be proud of their fantastic achievement.
Míle buíochas to coaches Mr Clerkin and Mr Rice for their time and commitment to the development of soccer in St Mary’s NS.
It was wonderful to see so many parents and grandparents travelling to support the children.
The fun, chat and good humour that the children enjoyed on this day will be remembered for many a day!
Comhghairdeachas!
Both teams played with great skill, speed, energy, focus and with a never give up attitude. They displayed super teamwork and great camaraderie. Although neither team got through to the national final, both demonstrated a positive attitude, confidence and resilience. The players should be proud of their fantastic achievement.
Míle buíochas to coaches Mr Clerkin and Mr Rice for their time and commitment to the development of soccer in St Mary’s NS.
It was wonderful to see so many parents and grandparents travelling to support the children.
The fun, chat and good humour that the children enjoyed on this day will be remembered for many a day!
Comhghairdeachas!
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County Champions!
Congratulations to our boys’s team, our girl’s team and our Football for All team who represented our school so well on Tuesday last at the FAI Primary 5s soccer competition at Monaghan United, Gortakeegan. All 18 pupils came home with beautiful gold medals. Congratulations!
We are so proud of how you played, with skill, focus, determination, teamwork, energy and in good spirit.
The boys’ team are County Monaghan champions again!
The girls’ team are Co Monaghan champions for a third year in a row!
This means that these two teams progress to the Ulster Competition on next Wednesday the 6th of May 2026.
A brilliant achievement by our pupils. Well done everyone!
Good luck in Donegal at the regional final!
We are so proud of how you played, with skill, focus, determination, teamwork, energy and in good spirit.
The boys’ team are County Monaghan champions again!
The girls’ team are Co Monaghan champions for a third year in a row!
This means that these two teams progress to the Ulster Competition on next Wednesday the 6th of May 2026.
A brilliant achievement by our pupils. Well done everyone!
Good luck in Donegal at the regional final!
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Congratulations to our 6th Class pupils who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday 3rd May.
May the Spirit give them the gift of Wisdom, so that they know the right thing to do and the right way to treat others.
May the Spirit give them the gift of Understanding, so that they can recognise how others feel and so that they can treat them as they should.
May the Spirit give them the gift of Right Judgement, so that they can make good judgements that will make the world a better place.
May the Spirit give them the gift of Courage, so that they are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in, even when it is not the popular thing to do.
May the Spirit give them the gift of Knowledge, so that they can learn more about God and how to live as followers of Jesus.
May the Spirit give them the gift of Reverence, so that they can respect God and the world around them.
May the Spirit give them the gift of Awe and Wonder in God’s presence, so that they can appreciate how wonderful the world is and how wonderful God is.
May the Spirit give them the gift of Wisdom, so that they know the right thing to do and the right way to treat others.
May the Spirit give them the gift of Understanding, so that they can recognise how others feel and so that they can treat them as they should.
May the Spirit give them the gift of Right Judgement, so that they can make good judgements that will make the world a better place.
May the Spirit give them the gift of Courage, so that they are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in, even when it is not the popular thing to do.
May the Spirit give them the gift of Knowledge, so that they can learn more about God and how to live as followers of Jesus.
May the Spirit give them the gift of Reverence, so that they can respect God and the world around them.
May the Spirit give them the gift of Awe and Wonder in God’s presence, so that they can appreciate how wonderful the world is and how wonderful God is.
Threemilehouse ns in the FAI Primary 5's soccer County FInal!
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Congratulations to both boys teams and our girls team who took part in the initial FAI primary 5's tournament. We are very proud of every single boy and girl that participated and represented our school! We now look forward to the county final on Tuesday next 28th April in Gortakeegan. We have one boys' team, one girls' team and one Football For All team taking part. We wish them luck.
Ádh mór!
Ádh mór!
Digital School House Coding with Stephen Mc Ardle from Beech Hill College.
This module was thoroughly enjoyed by our 6th class pupils.
This module was thoroughly enjoyed by our 6th class pupils.
Show & TeLL
rs Colleran's class have been doing show and tell during March. We have had a variety of interesting and entertaining presentations- from a 3D printer, Irish dancing, craftwork to furry friends! The children were articulate and confident and it was an enjoyable experience for all.
St. Mary's entertained patrons at Drumkill Day Care Centre with a lovely selection
of songs, dance & music this week.
of songs, dance & music this week.
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Seachtain na Gaeilge
Seachtain na Gaeilge culminated in our wonderful ceolchoirm ar Lá Glas. Bhí seans againn go léir teacht le chéile chun Naomh Pádraig a chéiliuradh. St Patrick is our patron saint, who brought Christianity to Ireland. We celebrated his feast day in prayer, music, song and dance.
For Junior Infants and Cairde 1, it was their very first Lá Glas and for rang a sé, it was their last. No matter what the class, bhain na páistí go léir taitneamh as an gceol. Taobh amuigh bhí sé ag cur báistí agus lá fuar a bhí ann, ach istigh sa halla bhí an craic agus an ceol go hiontach.
We celebrated our native culture through Irish dance and through singing a great selection of ballads, amhráin traidisiúnta and more modern folk songs, such as Killeagh! All of these songs are full of a rich social history of years gone by in Ireland. We were treated to beautiful songs from junior and senior pupils. Our growing Grúpa ceoil entertained us with a selection of tunes.
Gaeilgeoirí na seachtaine were announced. Comhghairdeachas do gach buachaill agus cailín a rinne iarracht mhór gaeilge a labhairt ó mhaidin go tráthnóna! Maith sibh. Leanaigí ar aghaidh anois!
The photographs below show a glimpse of Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026 i Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire.
For Junior Infants and Cairde 1, it was their very first Lá Glas and for rang a sé, it was their last. No matter what the class, bhain na páistí go léir taitneamh as an gceol. Taobh amuigh bhí sé ag cur báistí agus lá fuar a bhí ann, ach istigh sa halla bhí an craic agus an ceol go hiontach.
We celebrated our native culture through Irish dance and through singing a great selection of ballads, amhráin traidisiúnta and more modern folk songs, such as Killeagh! All of these songs are full of a rich social history of years gone by in Ireland. We were treated to beautiful songs from junior and senior pupils. Our growing Grúpa ceoil entertained us with a selection of tunes.
Gaeilgeoirí na seachtaine were announced. Comhghairdeachas do gach buachaill agus cailín a rinne iarracht mhór gaeilge a labhairt ó mhaidin go tráthnóna! Maith sibh. Leanaigí ar aghaidh anois!
The photographs below show a glimpse of Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026 i Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire.
Cross country 2026
Comhghardeachas to all our amazing athletes who ran at the Primary Schools Cross Country Competition in St. Mellan's GAA grounds on Tuesday 10th March.
After weeks of hard training they all performed brilliantly and proudly represented St. Mary's NS.
A special well done to Mya, Teagan & Kaelyn who were in the top five out of over 100 runners. Mya came in first place and the girls team were first overall, bringing the shield home to St Mary's for the first time ever.
Both the boys & girls put in a full team effort. Despite the wet, mucky conditions they kept running and didn't give up. Now they can look forward to the track races in Clones in the summer term.
After weeks of hard training they all performed brilliantly and proudly represented St. Mary's NS.
A special well done to Mya, Teagan & Kaelyn who were in the top five out of over 100 runners. Mya came in first place and the girls team were first overall, bringing the shield home to St Mary's for the first time ever.
Both the boys & girls put in a full team effort. Despite the wet, mucky conditions they kept running and didn't give up. Now they can look forward to the track races in Clones in the summer term.
Engineer's Week
Pupils in the senior classes were treated to an interesting & inspiring presentation by Nicola Sherry from Combilift. They were challenged to build spaghetti & marshmallow towers. They learned about the work of different types of engineers who work in Combilift
HAPPY WORLD BOOK DAY!
Batteries for Barretstown!
Our Student Council, together with former teacher Kayleigh Trappe, recently took part in a photoshoot supporting Batteries for Barretstown in partnership with the European Recycling Platform. The initiative encourages people across Ireland to recycle used batteries to raise funds for Barretstown, which supports children living with serious illness. It was a fun experience for our pupils and a great way to promote recycling for a very worthy cause.
Pancakes & smiles!
The Liam Mc Carthy Cup visited st mary's ns recently!
Creative school
Our first Creative School Committee has been formed and they were introduced to staff and pupils this week at assembly. Each committee member was presented with their own Creative school merchandise. This committee welcomed our Creative School Associate, Lisa Duffy last Friday. Each class thoroughly enjoyed the drama workshops that Lisa facilitated. We look forward to working collaboratively this year to discover each child's special creativity.
Best Wishes to our bus driver John Hand
in his retirement. Thank you for transporting
our pupils to and from school over the post four years.
We wish John & his wife Bernie many healthy,
happy years ahead.
Cumann Na Mbunscoil Quiz
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to both our U12 & O12 teams who represented St Mary's at the Cumann na mbunscoil quiz in Tyholland recently. |
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'Active break every day' challenge
The 'Active Break Every Day' challenge is an annual part of our active school efforts. It commenced on January 19th and finishes on February 13th. It is designed to energise the school day, helping pupils to reach 60 minutes of physical activity daily.
We do our Daily Mile every morning to get our day off to an energetic start and we punctuate the school day with active breaks such a dance, exercises or physical challenges. Many classes are participating in the specially designed Croke Park movement breaks and learning a little about Croke Park and the GAA all the while!
In school, we find there are many benefits to these active breaks such as improving fitness, focus and concentration, social skills, mental health and overall wellbeing.
We do our Daily Mile every morning to get our day off to an energetic start and we punctuate the school day with active breaks such a dance, exercises or physical challenges. Many classes are participating in the specially designed Croke Park movement breaks and learning a little about Croke Park and the GAA all the while!
In school, we find there are many benefits to these active breaks such as improving fitness, focus and concentration, social skills, mental health and overall wellbeing.
Enrolment 2026
St. Mary’s National School
Threemilehouse
Phone: 047 57492 Roll No: 19162H
E Mail: [email protected]
www.stmarysnsthreemilehouse.com
ENROLMENT SEPTEMBER 2026
From Friday 23rd January — Friday 13th February
OPEN EVENING : 12TH FEBRUARY 2026 FROM 4PM—5.30PM
Please email:
[email protected] For an enrolment form.
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St Mary’s NS support St Vincent De Paul Society
We had a very successful Christmas Movie Day on the 18th of December last. Pupils enjoyed wearing Christmas themed jumpers, drinking a mug of delicious hot chocolate and partying with their friends, to celebrate the season.
In doing so, the children made generous donations for the local branch of the St Vincent de Paul society. We are very aware of the work that this organisation does to benefit those in need of food, fuel, clothing, housing, home visitation and they provide education and training where needed.
Thank you to Mr Dessie Mc Entee and Mr Micheál Coyle, who visited the school on behalf of the Monaghan branch of St Vincent de Paul. They gratefully accepted a donation of €285 presented to them by our Student Council. Thank you to the parents for supporting us in this important fundraiser.
In doing so, the children made generous donations for the local branch of the St Vincent de Paul society. We are very aware of the work that this organisation does to benefit those in need of food, fuel, clothing, housing, home visitation and they provide education and training where needed.
Thank you to Mr Dessie Mc Entee and Mr Micheál Coyle, who visited the school on behalf of the Monaghan branch of St Vincent de Paul. They gratefully accepted a donation of €285 presented to them by our Student Council. Thank you to the parents for supporting us in this important fundraiser.
Christmas festivities at Threemilehouse!
Evening of Festive Music
On Sunday evening last, 14th December, we were treated to a wonderful night of music and song from the band Tully and the Scór na n-óg group from the Sean Mac Diarmada club, who are All Ireland finalists. Our twenty children in the Grúpacheoil opened the concert with two beautiful carols: ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ and ‘Silent Night’.
The remainder of the choir which included twenty- two more pupils, joined in with two songs:’ Do you hear what I hear?’ and ‘Feliz Navidad’. We could not be more proud of how the children performed. They certainly did their best and entertained all present with their sweet voices.
I wish to thank Therese Mc Connon and the Parents Association for organising this event. Many parents gave of their time, be it selling the tickets, decorating the church beautifully, helping with parking and organising the shuttle bus from the Complex for those attending.
Thank you to John Freeman, our hardworking sacristan, who had the church in pristine condition. Thank you to Monaghan Parish for allowing the church be used for this feast of music.
The proceeds from this concert will be given to the Parents Association. Their work is invaluable in supporting the school, building up resources to ensure that our pupils get every opportunity to progress in their learning.
We here in St Mary’s NS hugely appreciate and are grateful for the many months of preparation that went into organising the concert.
Thank you to the school staff who supported the children.
We congratulate our pupils on their performance both on stage and in the audience. We thank you the parents for supporting this memorable evening in such large numbers.
Míle buíochas!
The remainder of the choir which included twenty- two more pupils, joined in with two songs:’ Do you hear what I hear?’ and ‘Feliz Navidad’. We could not be more proud of how the children performed. They certainly did their best and entertained all present with their sweet voices.
I wish to thank Therese Mc Connon and the Parents Association for organising this event. Many parents gave of their time, be it selling the tickets, decorating the church beautifully, helping with parking and organising the shuttle bus from the Complex for those attending.
Thank you to John Freeman, our hardworking sacristan, who had the church in pristine condition. Thank you to Monaghan Parish for allowing the church be used for this feast of music.
The proceeds from this concert will be given to the Parents Association. Their work is invaluable in supporting the school, building up resources to ensure that our pupils get every opportunity to progress in their learning.
We here in St Mary’s NS hugely appreciate and are grateful for the many months of preparation that went into organising the concert.
Thank you to the school staff who supported the children.
We congratulate our pupils on their performance both on stage and in the audience. We thank you the parents for supporting this memorable evening in such large numbers.
Míle buíochas!
Junior Classes visit clones library!
Our junior classes had a wonderful time in Clones library on Thursday 11th December. For some children it was their very first school tour and it was certainly a memorable one. They enjoyed Christmas story time and they had great fun playing. Cairde classes spent time in the sensory room and all classes got a tour of our county library.
Each child was treated to the gift of a beautiful Christmas book. Thank you to the staff of Clones Library for welcoming our children and making it a special day for all.
‘The more you read,
The more things you will know.
The more that you learn,
The more places you’ll go,’
Dr Seuss
Each child was treated to the gift of a beautiful Christmas book. Thank you to the staff of Clones Library for welcoming our children and making it a special day for all.
‘The more you read,
The more things you will know.
The more that you learn,
The more places you’ll go,’
Dr Seuss
Monaghan Town Shopping Centre
Christmas Colouring Competition December 2025
Congratulations to our school WINNER, Cian!
Christmas Colouring Competition December 2025
Congratulations to our school WINNER, Cian!
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Student Council 2025-2026
Pupils in 2nd, 3rd, 4th ,5th,6th and Cairde 3 took part in our Student Council hustings on Wednesday and Thursday 26th and 27th November 2025.
38 children in all presented their detailed manifestos to pupils and staff. Each child composed catchy slogans, explained the reasons they would make a good candidate and improvements they would make in our school. It was wonderful to hear their ideas, dreams and plans for the future. It took much courage and confidence to stand up in front of their peers and staff to deliver their speeches. Congratulations to each one of you. You did yourselves proud.
Mrs Harraghy thanked the outgoing Council for their contribution to school life and their leadership in the past year. Go raibh maith agaibh: Jake, Reagan, Emily, Sammy, Emma, Sarah, Jessica, Tom, Noah, and Kaelyn, not forgetting our past pupils Emily Rose, Rory, Molly and Callum.
We are delighted to present our brand new Student Council for the current academic year: Ciara, Noah, Shane, Kaelyn, Aaron, Ryan, Charlie, Aden, Hanna, Conor, Clodagh, Ollie & Amy We wish them well in their endeavours. I think we have a lot to look forward to in the near future.
38 children in all presented their detailed manifestos to pupils and staff. Each child composed catchy slogans, explained the reasons they would make a good candidate and improvements they would make in our school. It was wonderful to hear their ideas, dreams and plans for the future. It took much courage and confidence to stand up in front of their peers and staff to deliver their speeches. Congratulations to each one of you. You did yourselves proud.
Mrs Harraghy thanked the outgoing Council for their contribution to school life and their leadership in the past year. Go raibh maith agaibh: Jake, Reagan, Emily, Sammy, Emma, Sarah, Jessica, Tom, Noah, and Kaelyn, not forgetting our past pupils Emily Rose, Rory, Molly and Callum.
We are delighted to present our brand new Student Council for the current academic year: Ciara, Noah, Shane, Kaelyn, Aaron, Ryan, Charlie, Aden, Hanna, Conor, Clodagh, Ollie & Amy We wish them well in their endeavours. I think we have a lot to look forward to in the near future.
St Mary's NS Student Council 2025/2026
Big Thanks!
Thank you to the Kilmore & Drumsnatt Sports Hub for sponsoring St Mary's NS new sports gear.
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stem & Lego Workshops!
The 3D printing workshop with Robert was a brilliant success for the pupils from 3rd-6th class. The children were really engaged throughout and enjoyed the process of creating a small boat made from plastic in the 3D printer. The children also learned about an actual house that can be made through 3D printing which was very interesting.
The Lego (stem) workshop was also a great success for the younger classes from junior infants to 2nd class. They enjoyed creating different pieces of Lego with the help and assistance from Caroline and it really encouraged the children to be creative.
Both workshops were a great success!
The Lego (stem) workshop was also a great success for the younger classes from junior infants to 2nd class. They enjoyed creating different pieces of Lego with the help and assistance from Caroline and it really encouraged the children to be creative.
Both workshops were a great success!
The pupils enjoyed paired reading recently!
🌈 Friendship Week Newsletter 🌈
We had an amazing time celebrating Friendship Week! The week was filled with fun activities and special events all about kindness and friendship.
We launched our new Bí Cineálta (Be Kind) Policy to prevent and address bullying behaviour and we introduced The Chatterbox, a new place where everyone could post their concerns anonymously.
During the week, we learned important lessons on how to be a good friend, took part in an exciting art competition designing Bí Cineálta posters, and every class made their own beautiful suncatchers to brighten up our school.
The celebrations ended with a lovely assembly outside, where we announced the poster competition winners and came together to sing “Circle of Friends.” It was a wonderful way to finish a week full of kindness, creativity, and friendship! 💛 to edit.
We had an amazing time celebrating Friendship Week! The week was filled with fun activities and special events all about kindness and friendship.
We launched our new Bí Cineálta (Be Kind) Policy to prevent and address bullying behaviour and we introduced The Chatterbox, a new place where everyone could post their concerns anonymously.
During the week, we learned important lessons on how to be a good friend, took part in an exciting art competition designing Bí Cineálta posters, and every class made their own beautiful suncatchers to brighten up our school.
The celebrations ended with a lovely assembly outside, where we announced the poster competition winners and came together to sing “Circle of Friends.” It was a wonderful way to finish a week full of kindness, creativity, and friendship! 💛 to edit.
spooktacular Halloween
Maths Week 2025
Maths Week in St Mary’s was a great success with every class exploring maths in a fun way. Each class took part in a variety of activities in their classrooms including puzzles, riddles, maths trails, PE, art activities and daily problems. The children used a variety of concrete materials to help them with their problem solving. Some classes took part in an online maths quiz which proved to be popular and great fun. The children learned to use their “Maths Eyes” and see that maths really is everywhere around us. We hope the children will continue their enthusiasm and curiosity in maths!
Skipping Workshop
On Friday the 17th of October all of the pupils participated in an exciting skipping workshop provided by Mark from SKIPnROPE. Everyone learned new skills, laughed and had fun. The pupils got the opportunity to learn new skills, tricks from basic jumps to cool routines. Skipping improves coordination, balance and overall fitness while encouraging children to be social, have fun and instil resilience in them. It was a wonderful, energetic experience that left everyone smiling — and a few even inspired to keep skipping at break times! Thank you to Mark who taught the children these skills. They all had a fabulous time.
Cumann na mBunscol Champions
We are super proud of the boys’ team who are the Co Monaghan Cumann na mBunscol Division 3 champions. Our school has won for the second year in a row. The match was held in St Mary’s Park, Castleblayney on Saturday last 18th October 2025 at 10.10am.
The winning team was led by their joint captains Shea Daly and Odhran Murphy. It was a great match against Mullaghrafferty NS.
We saw team work and speed. Every player gave their all, 100% effort. We saw grit and determination. Even though they were behind by several points, they dug deep and they kept going. They believed in themselves and they won well. They never gave up.
Thank you to the parents, the staff, the families, members of the Board of Management, the friends and the many pupils who went to Castleblayney to cheer for the boys on Saturday. It was indeed a historical day for the Parish of Kilmore Drumsnatt, with two schools winning their division. Congratulations to St Michael’s NS Corcaghan who won the Division 5 final.
We also wish to say that the boys looked great in their new school jerseys. We thank Kilmore Sports Hub for sponsoring this gear.
Mr Rice and Mr Morahan would like to thank everyone for their support towards the team over the past two months. They congratulate the boys on a fantastic win which resulted from an unbelievable attitude, resilience and hard -working performance. They are thrilled for the boys and proud of them for this brilliant achievement.
St Mary’s Abú!
Welcome to all our new pupils 2025 |
Tá fáilte romhaibh go léir go Scoil Naomh Mhuire, Teach na dTrí Mhíle.
We are a rural co-educational primary school with special classes for Autism. Our school is located in the beautiful village of Threemilehouse at the top of the hill opposite St. Mary's Church.
A warm welcome to our school website. We hope that it will give you a flavour of life at St. Mary's N.S. Our school is a very happy place filled with love and laughter, lifelong education and learning, where the unique character of every child is celebrated. We hope you enjoy the website of our happy and caring school community.
Bainigí taitneamh as!
We are a rural co-educational primary school with special classes for Autism. Our school is located in the beautiful village of Threemilehouse at the top of the hill opposite St. Mary's Church.
A warm welcome to our school website. We hope that it will give you a flavour of life at St. Mary's N.S. Our school is a very happy place filled with love and laughter, lifelong education and learning, where the unique character of every child is celebrated. We hope you enjoy the website of our happy and caring school community.
Bainigí taitneamh as!
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