St. Declan’s N.S.

St. Declan’s N.S., Ashbourne is a co-educational primary school (Junior Infants to 6th Class) with a Catholic Ethos “Mol an Óige agus tiocfaidh siad”

[St. Declan’s N.S. @decsash]

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ewa, Tomasz and Oliwia, all your family, friends and those who cared for you. Rest in peace Anna - you were such a gentle, kind and caring girl and young lady ❤️

[Boyne News @BoyneNews]

Yesterday, the funeral took place of 3rd year Ashbourne Community School student Anna Kleibauer, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne, Meath.

In 2017, Anna was diagnosed with cancer. After a long and difficult battle, Anna went into remission.

In 2025, Anna became unwell and was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that mainly affects children and teenagers.

The news of Anna's death was posted on https://t.co/ZCmTnx9drB:

"The death has occurred of Anna Kleibauer,
Brindley Park Square, Ashbourne, Meath.

"Anna, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Loving and much loved daughter of Tomasz and Ewa and dearest sister of Oliwia.

"Sadly missed and forever remembered by her heartbroken family, her grandparents, aunts, uncles, relatives, and her extended family and friends in both Ireland and Poland".

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Check out Ms. Benville’s 1st Class’ lovely artwork on display where they explored perspective and background in their paintings of an Irish landscape 🖼️

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Junior Infants enjoying the activities and equipment on their yard today 😊

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Our Junior boys football team were delighted to be togglng out in our brand new school jerseys. Thanks to parent, Seán Tobin of Celsius Mechanical Ltd. for very generously sponsoring the new kit ⚽️ 👕

[St. Declan’s N.S. @decsash]

Congratulations to the children in 2nd Class who had their First Holy Communion on 9th May. A wonderful celebration for the children and their families. Thanks to Ms. Collins, Ms. Crowley, Ms.Molloy/Mr.Barry + Mrs. Collier for preparing them along with Fr.Michael + Fr. Jinse 🙏🏼

[Department of Education and Youth @Education_Ire]

The Bus Éireann school transport portal is now open. You can check eligibility, apply, pay or enter medical card details until the closing date, Friday 8 May 2026.

Visit https://t.co/6CmU6vmp00 for further details.

[St. Declan’s N.S. @decsash]

@safeinternetday we celebrated Safer Internet Day during the week. Our Student Council delivered a presentation at an assembly for pupils in 3rd - 6th Classes 🖥️ they spoke so well and gave great tips. Well done to
Ms. Leggett and Mrs. Brick who supported them also 👏🏼

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Ms. Leggett’s Junior Infants with a fine rendition of Ireland’s call ahead of Ireland’s big game vs Italy @AshbourneRFC

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Congrats to our Senior Credit Union quiz who came 1st and our Junior quiz team who came 3rd in the first round in the Ashbourne @AshbourneCU - well done to our 8 worthy representatives along with Mr. Quinn who supported them in preparing 👏🏼🏆👏🏼🏆👏🏼🏆

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Ms. Benville’s 1st Class learners are really enjoying Show and Tell - a really effective means of developing oral language 🎤👦🏻🧒🏼👧🏽

[St. Declan’s N.S. @decsash]

“Blue Monday” on Monday 19th January - we are swapping out the blue for crazy shoes to lighten the mood and raise money for local Ashbourne Suicide Awareness Project (ASAP). 👞 👟 👞 👟

[Department of Education and Youth @Education_Ire]

Ministers Naughton, Foley and Michael Moynihan have today launched the National Conversation on Education.

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape Ireland’s education system for decades to come.

https://t.co/tzPQhQA28F

[St. Declan’s N.S. @decsash]

JUNIOR INFANTS Enrolment September 2026 - applications are now being accepted. You can apply online via our school website https://t.co/a9ocjvX147 or by contacting the school’s office at [email protected] or 018350594 📝 📚✏️✏️👩🏼‍🏫

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St. Declan’s Choir welcoming passengers arriving into Terminal 2 at @DublinAirport last week. The children loved the experience + extended a warm Céad Míle Fáilte to all. They created such a lovely atmosphere with their impressive repertoire of songs + lovely singing 🎶 🎄🎅🏼

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🎅🏼🎄Nollaig Shona daoibh🎄🎅🏼 Layla + Damaras along with some 2nd Class pupils spreading some Christmas cheer to you all 🎉🎅🏼🎄

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Who can best Oscar’s record of labelling all 32 counties in 28 seconds?? 😲 💪🏼🍀💚🍀 Impressive record from a 6th Class pupil in Room 7 (Mrs. O’Rourke’s Class) 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼