School Closures
P.C.F: Training days will take place on October 17th, followed by April 22nd and May 4th 2027. Parents have been informed and they will also be informed of one additional closure date due to take place next year. The focus of our training this year will be in the area of S.T.E.M
Sacraments
Confirmation
Wednesday, 10th. March 2027 at 11am in Knockcroghery Church
First Confession
Wednesday, 14th. April 2027 at 7.30pm. - St. Patrick's Church Knockcroghery.
Ballymurray NS and Knockcroghery N.S.
First Holy Communion
Saturday 15th. May 2027 in St. Patrick's Church, Knockcroghery at 11.30am.
Ballymurray NS and Knockcroghery NS.
Cross Country
Roscommon Cross Country Championships: We had excellent success at last week's Roscommon Cross Country Championships in Lisnamult. Our senior girls team of Rachel and Sophia Gately, Lauren Forde, Sadie Kelly, Adrianna Coyne and Manu Agyekum were crowned Roscommon Senior School's Champions on the day, finishing first out of 37 teams. We had 4 runners inside the first 14 places out of 232 runners, including an amazing performance from Rachel finishing in 3rd place. We are very proud of their success. Connor Beattie in 5th class finished in 4th out of 252 runners in the senior boys race and will now take part in the Connacht Championships
History
Similar to previous years, we are currently working with our school historian Martin Curley. This is funded 50/50 by the National Heritage Council and the school. He has completed 4 of 5 lessons with 3rd to 6th classes. Each class grouping receives up to 2 hours tuition as part of the lesson. We are focussing on the area of family and local history this year. Martin teaches the children vital research skills related to their own family history and the children love his interactive and dynamic lessons
Arts Centre
1st and 2nd class attended Roscommon Arts Centre on Friday for a production of Kila. Thank you to Ms.Shine for organising the trip
Happy New Year
Welcome everyone to the new school year. We extend a big welcome to our Junior Infants alongside other children who have joined us in other classes
Sports Quiz
Well done to our team of Mia Connaughton, Coman Connaughton, Senan Coyne and Rachel Gately who took part in the Cumann na mBunscol Sports Quiz in the Abbey Hotel last night. They were in the Top 2 out of 41 teams for most of the evening, but unfortunately one round went against them and they finished up 5th overall. We are all very proud of their efforts and the work they put in over the last few months
Enrolment 2026
Enrolment for September 2026 is now underway. Forms are available from info@ballymurrayns.com or physically from any of our class teachers. Forms can be emailed or posted back to the school. Our Open Day will take place on Thursday, February 5th between 3.30 and 5.30 p.m. Keep an eye on local newspapers and our social media channels over the next few weeks. Thanks
School Concert 2025
What a fantastic night in Lecarrow last night! The children were absolutely amazing and we are so proud of them all. Thank you to everyone who made the night such a huge success. Keep an eye out on our social media channels for more photos from the night
Retirement
Our school bus driver Liam retired at Christmas. We were very fortunate to have Liam look after our children over the years. We had a lovely presentation in the school on the day of the holidays. We wish Liam many happy years of retirement
Sensory Garden
The school would like to extend our sincere thanks to Breege and all involved in creating a new sensory area in the school. As you'll see from the photos, the transformation is amazing. The area is bigger than it looks in the photos and is a beautiful calm environment for children with sensory needs. It can also be used as an outdoor classroom at stages during the year.
School Concert
Our Christmas Concert will take place on Wednesday, December 10th at 6.30 p.m. in St.John's Community Centre. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Enrolment 2026
Our enrolment process for September 2026 will begin in January. Further information is available at principal@ballymurrayns.com
School Closure
Reminder that the school will be closed on Monday, December 8th to faciliate Child Protection Training for all staff
Connacht Cross Country Championships
Best wishes to Sophia Gately, Lauren Forde and Rachel Gately who will run in the Connacht Cross Country Championships in Loughrea on Saturday. The girls qualified at the recent Roscommon Championships. Best wishes girls and well done on getting this far
G.A.A. Blitz
4th, 5th and 6th class will join the other local schools for a fun blitz on Tuesday morning in St.Dominic's
School Photos: October 22nd
School Photos will be taken on Wednesday morning
Halloween Dress Up
Children may dress up for Halloween on Thursday, October 23rd
School Closure
Reminder that the school is closed on Friday, October 24th for voting in the Presidential Election
Halloween Fun Disco
Our Parents' Association are running a Halloween Fun Disco in St.John's Hall on Monday, October 27th between 2 and 4. You'll find information leaflets all over the parish and local shops. Your support would be really appreciated. Thanks