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The joys of being a City Centre School, when all you have to do is ramble down Shop St. to the most amazing bookshop, Charlie Byrne’s! A huge ‘Go raibh míle’ to storyteller and author Méabh McDonnell – we are looking forward to next year already!!! #WBD2026...

These children had a lovely morning listening to The Bear and the Piano by David Litchfield, read by Catherine Gilliand, a literary specialist and storyteller, held in conjunction with #WorldBookWeek2026 ...

Bhain na páistí an-taitneamh as an ‘Cheardlann Ceoil; Óró Sé Do Bheatha Bhaile’ le Máire ar maidin!! #SNaG2026  

☘️Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge faoi lán seoil i Scoil Pharóiste San Niocláis!! Roll on Lá Glas – just one of the highlights of the school year!! #SNaG2026  

We were delighted to welcome Martin to our school today as part of the Languages Connect programme. The children in 5th and 6th class are very excited to be learning sign language over the coming weeks.

⚽Spring was definitely in the air this morning for our Gaelic coaching session with Laura! Full of action – a great start to the day! #ActiveSchool #GAA

These children have been very busy all week gathering and interpreting data! #Pictograms #BlockGraphs #Tallying #MathsLanguage #MathsEyes

⚽We were delighted to welcome Laura to our school today! Laura will be coaching all classes over the next couple of weeks! Hand passing was the skill of the day!! #ActiveSchool #GAA

Happy Pancake Tuesday from all in St. Nicholas’ Parochial School! #HiddenGem #HeartOfGalway

Fantastic teamwork in 3rd and 4th class as they worked in groups to research and explore different topics on Italy and even created quizzes to challenge their classmates.

3rd and 4th Class have been learning all about Frida Kahlo over the past few weeks and created their own self-portraits inspired by her unique style. 

Small school with the biggest hearts!! #VisualArts #HiddenGem #HeartOfGalway

Safer Internet Day today – Lots of talk and discussion throughout the school about the importance of staying safe online. #SaferInternetDay #SID2026 #TogetherForABetterInternet

Lots of fun crafting in the Infant room lately. We did lots of activities about owls and even made a monastery for St. Brigid.

Climbing the walls at every opportunity – an absolute joy to see!!! #ActiveSchool #HiddenGem #HeartOfGalway

Number patterns and problem solving….these children just can’t get enough!!! #HandsOn #ProblemSolving #ActiveLearning #WeLoveMaths

Our 5th & 6th class stepped into the role of architects today! ✨ They measured the perimeter of different rooms and turned their findings into floor plans. Hands-on learning at its best — building math skills, teamwork, and creativity all at once! [gallery...

⚡Look what arrived at our school today as a result of funds raised from the raffle at Christmas!! Thank you so much to each and everyone of you for all your hard work, help and support in fundraising. Your continuous support is greatly appreciated. #ActiveSchool...