Our Lady of Mercy Primary School Sligo

10/09/2026

Today, our 2nd, 4th and 6th Classes attended mass in St. Anne’s Church to celebrate a very special member of our school community, Sr. Annette Duignan, as she prepares to leave Sligo and begin a new chapter in Roscommon.

Following mass, our principal, Olivia Flannery, paid a warm tribute to Sr. Annette, reflecting on her remarkable contribution to education and her long and special association with Our Lady of Mercy Primary School.

Sr. Annette’s connection with our school stretches back more than six decades. She first came to Scoil Fatima as a teacher in 1961, later becoming Principal of Scoil Chaitríona. When Scoil Fatima, Scoil Chaitríona and Scoil Phádraig amalgamated in 1993 to form Our Lady of Mercy Primary School, Sr. Annette became the first Principal of our new school, serving until 1998.

Her contribution to education did not end with her retirement. Sr. Annette continued to support schools through her work as a Diocesan Advisor and has always maintained a very special connection with our school. Her kindness and generosity have continued right up to the present day, with Sr. Annette donating her keyboard to our school before her departure.

Over the years, Sr. Annette has taught and supported generations of Sligo children and their families, including members of our own staff. Her contribution to education and to our school community is an extraordinary one.

As Sr. Annette prepares to leave Sligo, we thank her for her many years of service, leadership, kindness and friendship. She will always hold a very special place in the history and heart of Our Lady of Mercy Primary School.

We wish Sr. Annette every happiness, good health and peace in her new home in Roscommon.

08/09/2026

Another local soccer club’s training sessions starting for the coming season. See poster for details.

07/09/2026

Would your child like to play soccer for the coming season? One of the local club’s details are below for anyone interested.

01/09/2026

A great day out for all the family, grandparents included, on Sunday next. Open to everyone near and far, not just members.

🎉 ST. JOHN’S GAA FAMILY FUN DAY! 🎉
We’re getting ready for a fantastic afternoon at Stenson Park, Cuilbeg — and everyone is welcome! 🙌
📅 Sunday, September 6th
⏰ 2pm – 5pm
📍 Stenson Park, Cuilbeg
🎟️ €5 per person | €10 per family
There’s something for young, old & everyone in between!
🐶 Dog Show – 2.15pm
🏃 Novelty Races – 3pm
🎯 Bingo – 3.45pm
💦 Soak the Coach – 4pm
🎟️ Monster Raffle – 4.30pm
Plus pony rides, alpacas, obstacle course, tug of war, hang tough, face painting, penalties, and lots more!
🚒 Emergency Services will also be there with vehicles to see, learn about and meet the crews.
🍔 BBQ | 🍦 Ice Cream | 🥤 Refreshments
Bring the family, bring your friends and come along for an afternoon of fun, games and community spirit!
St. John’s GAA Family Fun Day — fun for all ages! 🎉
FamilyDay

31/08/2026

We’re all set to welcome our little people to school 😄

29/08/2026

☕ Coffee Morning for Our New Junior Infant Parents ☕

A warm welcome to all our new Junior Infant parents!

We would love you to join our HSCL teacher, Claire McNally and Principal, Olivia Flannery for a coffee morning this Monday in the Parents’ Room after you have dropped your child off for their first day of school.

It’s a lovely opportunity to meet other parents, have a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy a chat as your little ones begin their exciting journey with us. ☕😊

We look forward to seeing you there!

29/08/2026

🏫 Back to School! 🎒

We’re looking forward to welcoming all of our students back to school on Monday, the 31st of August at 8:50 am.

We hope everyone had a lovely summer break and is ready for the new school year.

A very special welcome to our new Junior Infants and their parents, as they begin their educational journey with us. We hope it will be the start of many happy years in our school.

📧 Parents are reminded to check their emails before Monday morning to ensure they know which yard their child should go to to line up in the morning.

🚗 With the new road layout at Pearse Road, Burton Street and Sidney Gallagher Parade coming into operation at 10 am this Monday, we would encourage families to park and walk/scoot to school where possible. Please allow a little extra time for your journey, particularly as everyone becomes familiar with the new traffic arrangements.

We look forward to seeing everyone at 8:50am on Monday, 31st of August and wish all our pupils, families and staff a very happy school year ahead! 📚✏️

09/07/2026

📣Very important info if you have a pupil who needs a Special Class place for September 2027 📣

Seeking a Special Class or Special School place for September 2027? 🏫

Register for NCSE 'Parents Notify' by 1 September 2026 to secure your eligibility letter.

Apply Now to start your notification:
🔗 https://www.ncse.ie/parents/current-application-processes/parents-notify-special-class-special-school-placement/

30/06/2026

See post below for details of the Annual Cranmore Family Fun Day on Saturday, 11th of July from 1-5pm. Lots of games and fun activities planned!

30/06/2026

Holidays for the next academic year are now publicised. We encourage parents/guardians to familiarise themselves with these dates when planning appointments, family events and holidays throughout the school year.

A copy of the holiday schedule is also available on our school website. Simply visit the Parents section and click on Calendar to view the full schedule at any time.

Please note that there will be a Curriculum Training Day for staff on Tuesday, 17th November 2026. The school will be closed to all pupils on this day.