Mercy Primary School Galway

Mercy Primary School Galway Mercy Primary provides a warm, nurturing environment for all children. We aim to create a welcoming, secure and caring community in which all can happily work.

Mercy Primary School Galway, aims to be a school which offers every individual the opportunity to be a unique and valued person in a co-operative environment. We aim to create a community in which school, home, community and parish work together for the good of all. We aim to offer each child a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to meet his or her spiritual, moral, intellectual, social and physical needs and to prepare him or her for the responsibilities of adult life. We aim to develop a spirit of care, respect, generosity, forgiveness and equal opportunity, with a patient and positive attitude. Environmental awareness is part of life in Mercy Primary. All the children, supported by the ‘Green School Committee,’ work hard at minding the local environment. Each day, the Green Flag is raised to acknowledge the School’s commitment to the environment. We are also a ‘Discover Primary Science & Maths’ school. We take part in this initiative annually where we hold a Science & Maths Investigation Day in the school. When formal school hours end, a variety of after-school activities begin. These may include sports clubs, GAA, Arts & Crafts, Knitting and much more. Classes vary from year to year and are provided by teachers or specially selected tutors. Being part of the school involves being part of the city, visiting the waterways, the library, the museum, local bookshops etc. It also involves being part of the school choir and the school band.

Today in Scoil an Linbh Íosa (Mercy Primary), we celebrated Mercy Day and took the opportunity to reflect on our school’...
24/09/2026

Today in Scoil an Linbh Íosa (Mercy Primary), we celebrated Mercy Day and took the opportunity to reflect on our school’s long and proud Mercy tradition.

The Sisters of Mercy first came to Galway on 1 May 1840, initially settling in Lombard Street. Education became an important part of their work, and a primary school was opened in 1842. As pupil numbers continued to grow, a new primary school was built in 1875. Over the years the school continued to develop, eventually becoming the Scoil an Linbh Íosa that we know today.

It is very special for us to be part of a tradition of Mercy education in Galway that stretches back through generations, and to continue the values of care, compassion, respect and service in our school today.

We were also delighted to welcome Sr. Phil to the school today. Thank you, Sr. Phil, for calling in to see us all and for the gorgeous treats - they were very much appreciated!

A lovely day celebrating our Mercy heritage, our school and the generations who have been part of its story.

A little appreciation post for our wonderful SNAs 💛Today, on World SNA Appreciation Day, we want to say a huge thank you...
24/09/2026

A little appreciation post for our wonderful SNAs 💛

Today, on World SNA Appreciation Day, we want to say a huge thank you to our amazing team of SNAs here in Mercy Primary.

For the kindness, patience, care and encouragement you give our children every single day - thank you. So much of what you do happens quietly, but it makes such a difference to the children you support and to our whole school community.

We are very lucky to have you all. 💕
Happy World SNA Appreciation Day!

💙 PLEASE VOTE FOR OUR SCHOOL! 💙We are delighted to share that Scoil an Linbh Iosa (Mercy Primary) has been selected as a...
02/09/2026

💙 PLEASE VOTE FOR OUR SCHOOL! 💙

We are delighted to share that Scoil an Linbh Iosa (Mercy Primary) has been selected as a local cause for the Tesco Community Fund! 🎉

The Tesco Community Fund supports schools, charities and community groups across Ireland, and every little blue token can make a big difference. 💙

Our aim is to use the funding to help create a nurture room and sensory space in our school - a safe, calm and supportive space where children can take time to regulate, build resilience, support their wellbeing and feel ready to learn.

🛒 How can you help?

1️⃣ Shop in Tesco on the Headford Road
2️⃣ Collect your blue Community Fund token at the checkout
3️⃣ Pop your token into the box for Scoil an Linbh Iosa
4️⃣ Encourage your family, friends and neighbours to vote for us too!

Every token counts, and every vote brings us one step closer to creating a space where our children can feel safe, supported and ready to thrive. 💙

We would be so grateful for your support. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, family member, friend or neighbour, your vote can help make a real difference to the children in our school. 💙

📣 Please share this post with your friends and family and help us spread the word!

Thank you for supporting Scoil an Linbh Iosa! 💙✨

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26/05/2026

Huge thank you to M.David for organising such a unique workshop for the two 6th classes the last two days and to M. Anne for ensuring it was safely organised and to everyone who generously gave up a slot to help out and supervise and the two Tommys. It was absolutely brilliant and was really interesting to hear the children chat amongst themselves as they were participating and that a lot are thinking they may choose it as a subject next year. Well done all 👏

19/05/2026

Well done to all the children that represented the school so well at City Sports Athletics today. The rain showers couldn’t dampen our spirits or stop the smiles. Well done to all of our wonderful athletes. 👏 🏃‍♀️ 🏅 🥈 🥉

15/05/2026

Another busy week
2nd Class were busy building catapults, 5th and 6th represented the school in a cumann na mbunscoil GAA tournament and 6th class were thanks to Uni4u- we did a zoology lesson and a tennis session

01/05/2026

More pics from International Day
After the concert the children were treated to a market of amazing and delicious food from around the world. A big thank you to everyone who made the day so special by taking part and preparing so much for the market stalls. 😊

01/05/2026

We had an amazing International Day
Thank you to all the performers who shared their culture,music, songs and information from their countries all over the world. We had a lovely day and we loved seeing so many people come to our wonderful school to celebrate together ❤️ 💕 🌎 🗺 ❤️ 💖

24/04/2026

A very busy week
So busy we were in the newspaper!
The boys and girls learned about the Claddagh, water treatment at Mutton Island, Water Conservation and unlocked their creative side at Grattan Beach! All while getting 5km under their belts. Thanks M. Treasa for organising!
More Earth Day activities took place in 1st class- they have the whole world in their hands!
2nd Class were planting some peas and sunflowers in the outdoor garden this morning and 6th class took the Junior Infants out for a walk in the glorious sunshine 🙂 🌞 ☀️

20/04/2026

5th class had a great morning thanks to and
We were in St. Nicholas' Church for the launch of the Galway City Wonder Wander trails. We really enjoyed seeing the historic and interesting architecture all around us in Galway. We also got a super goody bag!
We highly recommend the wonder wander trails, see buildingsofireland.ie for more information 😀

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