The DON NS

11/08/2026

Job opportunity

05/08/2026

The Don N.S. Afterschool is currently seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Afterschool Club Assistant to join our team this September.

29/07/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟

The Don N.S. Afterschool is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Afterschool Club Assistant to join our team this September.

If you enjoy working with children and would love to be part of a warm, supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you.

🗓 Term time, September to June
📅 Monday to Thursday
🕑 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm
📍 The Don N.S., Cortoonmore, Ballaghaderreen

A QQI Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Care & Education, FAR and Children First Training are desirable, but not essential. Garda Vetting is required.

📧 To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by Wednesday, 12th August 2026.

Please share this post with anyone who may be interested. 💙💛

19/05/2026

What a special occasion for our wonderful Second Class pupils who made their First Holy Communion on the 16th of May in Fairymount Church 🤍✨

It was such a beautiful and memorable day for the children, their families and our whole school community. We were so proud to see each child carry out their role during the ceremony with such confidence, kindness and reverence. They truly did themselves and our school proud.

A huge thank you also to the pupils of The Don National School who took part in the choir. Your beautiful singing added so much to the ceremony and helped to make the day even more special for everyone present 🎶

We also had a lovely celebration in the school on Monday for our communicants and we were delighted to welcome a very special guest, Fr. Micheál, who arrived just in time to join us for some tasty treats, buns and cakes!!🍰🧁

A day full of smiles, music, memories and celebration that we will not forget 💛

22/03/2026

🎙️ The Don N.S. on MidWest Radio! 🇮🇪

What a fantastic day at The Don N.S. as we welcomed MidWest Radio’s Joe Byrne to our school as part of our Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations!

Our Senior Room pupils had an incredible opportunity to take to the airwaves, performing their play “Luaithrín” along with a beautiful selection of Irish songs. They spoke with confidence, sang with enthusiasm, and truly showcased the wonderful talent and spirit of our pupils.
A very special word of thanks to their teacher, Ms. Ruth Duffy, for the exceptional work she has put into preparing the children. Her passion for Gaeilge and dedication to her pupils was evident throughout, and she herself gave a fantastic interview on the day.

Joe spoke very highly of our school, praising the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the lovely environment here in The Don N.S., something we are incredibly proud of.

Throughout the interview with the Senior Room, Joe interspersed songs he had previously recorded with Junior Room teacher, Sinéad McGuire, specially chosen for Lá ‘le Pádraig and Seachtain Na Gaeilge reflecting the diversity of our Irish musical traditions and the pride in which it is held throughout the school.

We are so proud of our pupils and the positive impression they made. Opportunities like this highlight the vibrant, supportive and enriching environment we are so lucky to have here in The Don N.S.

👏 Maith sibh go léir, a wonderful achievement!

🙏🏻A huge and sincere thank you to Joe Byrne from Midwest Radio for taking the time to visit our school, and for his kindness and encouragement in making the experience so enjoyable and memorable for all involved.

📖 Read more on our website:
https://thedonnationalschool.ie/radio-performance/

🎧 Listen back here:

Part 1 (starts approx. 13 mins in):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IMj-XotT6hPd3gsXDNsVvl6XJdYE8ofs/view

Part 2:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vKWgSTMj2EY5L9TFnqDmgr8gDAMFjYYs/view

Part 3:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E0VkvF9Zkk824LkzL4n90twr_KlTsqM_/view

🌐Or via MidWest Radio:
https://www.midwestradio.ie/listen-back/

🎙️ The Don N.S. on MidWest Radio! 🇮🇪

What a fantastic day at The Don N.S. as we welcomed MidWest Radio’s Joe Byrne to our school as part of our Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations!

Our Senior Room pupils had an incredible opportunity to take to the airwaves, performing their play “Luaithrín” along with a beautiful selection of Irish songs. They spoke with confidence, sang with enthusiasm, and truly showcased the wonderful talent and spirit of our pupils.
A very special word of thanks to their teacher, Ms. Ruth Duffy, for the exceptional work she has put into preparing the children. Her passion for Gaeilge and dedication to her pupils was evident throughout, and she herself gave a fantastic interview on the day.

Joe spoke very highly of our school, praising the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the lovely environment here in The Don N.S., something we are incredibly proud of.

Throughout the interview with the Senior Room, Joe interspersed songs he had previously recorded with Junior Room teacher, Sinéad McGuire, specially chosen for Lá ‘le Pádraig and Seachtain Na Gaeilge reflecting the diversity of our Irish musical traditions and the pride in which it is held throughout the school.

We are so proud of our pupils and the positive impression they made. Opportunities like this highlight the vibrant, supportive and enriching environment we are so lucky to have here in The Don N.S.

👏 Maith sibh go léir, a wonderful achievement!

🙏🏻A huge and sincere thank you to Joe Byrne for taking the time to visit our school, and for his kindness and encouragement in making the experience so enjoyable and memorable for all involved.

📖 Read more on our website:
https://thedonnationalschool.ie/radio-performance/

🎧 Listen back here:

Part 1 (starts approx. 13 mins in):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IMj-XotT6hPd3gsXDNsVvl6XJdYE8ofs/view

Part 2:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vKWgSTMj2EY5L9TFnqDmgr8gDAMFjYYs/view

Part 3:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E0VkvF9Zkk824LkzL4n90twr_KlTsqM_/view

🌐Or via MidWest Radio:
https://www.midwestradio.ie/listen-back/

16/02/2026

🎉 Open Evening Tomorrow 🎉

Just a friendly reminder that our doors are open tomorrow evening at The Don National School and we would love to welcome you in!

📅 Tuesday 17th February
⏰ 6 to 7 pm
📍 Cortoonmore, Ballaghaderreen

Come and experience our vibrant school community, meet our wonderful team and see what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow 🌈

No need to book, just pop in and say hello. We would be delighted to meet you, your family and our prospective pupils 💛

🌐 www.thedonnationalschool.ie
📞 094 9880478

11/02/2026

✨Enrolment is now open at The Don National School ✨

Thinking about starting your child’s primary school journey? We would love to welcome you to The Don National School 💛

We are delighted to welcome new families to our vibrant and caring school community for the 2025/26 school year 🌈

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open Evening for families of new enrolments
📅 Tuesday 17th February
⏰ 6 to 7 pm
📍 Cortoonmore, Ballaghaderreen, F45XV82

Come along to meet our staff, explore our classrooms and discover a place where children play, learn and grow together 💫

✨ Hot school lunches delivered daily
✨ Fun and engaging afterschool service Monday to Thursday
✨ Supportive Parents Association and school community

📌 Enrolment open from January 19th to March 27th 2026

🌐 www.thedonnationalschool.ie
📧 [email protected]
📞 094 9880478

✨Enrolment is now open at The Don National School ✨

Thinking about starting your child’s primary school journey? We would love to welcome you to The Don National School 💛

We are delighted to welcome new families to our vibrant and caring school community for the 2026/27 school year 🌈

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open Evening for families of new enrolments
📅 Tuesday 17th February
⏰ 6 to 7 pm
📍 Cortoonmore, Ballaghaderreen, F45XV82

Come along to meet our staff, explore our classrooms and discover a place where children play, learn and grow together 💫

✨ Hot school lunches delivered daily
✨ Fun and engaging afterschool service Monday to Thursday
✨ Supportive Parents Association and school community

📌 Enrolment open from January 19th to March 27th 2026

🌐 www.thedonnationalschool.ie
📧 [email protected]
📞 094 9880478

21/01/2026

✨ Enrolment is now open at The Don National School ✨

Thinking about starting your child’s primary school journey? We would love to welcome you to The Don National School 💛

We are delighted to welcome new families to our vibrant and caring school community for the 2025/26 school year 🌈

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open Evening for families of new enrolments
📅 Tuesday 17th February
⏰ 6 to 7 pm
📍 Cortoonmore, Ballaghaderreen

Come along to meet our staff, explore our classrooms and discover a place where children play, learn and grow together 💫

✨ Hot school lunches delivered daily
✨ Fun and engaging afterschool service Monday to Thursday
✨ Supportive Parents Association and school community

📌 Enrolment open from January 19th to March 27th 2026

🌐 www.thedonnationalschool.ie
📧 [email protected]
📞 094 9880478

22/10/2025

🎃👟 COUNTDOWN TO THE DON N.S. SPOOKY 5K! 👟🎃

The ghosts, ghouls, and goblins are getting ready… are YOU? 👻🧙‍♀️

11/10/2025

A huge thank you to Ollie and his team at OFE Solar & EV for their professionalism, efficiency, and all their hard work installing our new solar panels. Thanks to your efforts, our school is now a little greener and more sustainable for the future! 💚
We would highly recommend OFE Solar & EV to anyone considering making the switch to solar energy.🌞