FÁILTE ROMHAIBH ISTEACH

Ballyvary Central NS

Our school is situated just 1km from Ballyvary village on a very spacious site. There is a large playground to the front, another to the back, a junior playground to the side and several pitches behind the back playground.

Break Time

Happy faces everywhere on the school yard at lunchtime. Why don't you contact the school and find out for yourself!

STEM in Action

Pupils explore STEM through exciting hands-on activities and experiments. There’s always something new to discover!!

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🏆Congratulations Colm!

Congratulations to Colm Lynch and Mayo's All-Ireland Champions!!

Ballyvary Central NS extends its warmest congratulations to past pupil Colm Lynch on being part of the Mayo senior football panel that created history by winning the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship on Sunday, 26th July. It is a tremendous achievement and one that has filled family, friends, neighbours, his club Parke Keelogues Crimlin GAA and the wider community with immense pride. It is an achievement that will be celebrated for many years to come.

We send all our best wishes to Colm and all the Mayo senior football panel.

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Smiles, Sacks, and Screaming Races: Sports Day 2026 Was a Smashing Success!

What a day! On Monday, 15th June 2026, the school field came alive for Sports Day. After weeks of anticipation & rain, the weatherman delivered the absolute perfect conditions—not too hot, not too cold, beautifully dry, and ideal for a day of non-stop activity. 8 Stations of Pure Fun A massive shout-out goes to our fantastic 5th class teacher and her creative pupils, who completely outdid themselves this year. They devised and ran 8 brilliant action-packed stations that kept

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Jun 161 min read

From Pitch to Podium: A Thrilling Finale to the Ballyvary NS School Soccer League!

What a way to wrap up the year! The annual School Soccer League is always a highlight of the summer term, and this year’s tournament was absolutely no exception. Every year, this league brings our whole school community together, creating memories that our pupils will cherish long after they leave. It is an incredible team effort across the board: The Players: Our energetic 2nd, 3rd, and 4th class pupils gave it their absolute all on the pitch. The Managers: Our responsible 6

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Jun 162 min read

🧠 Building, Bouncing & Brainpower: 3rd Class Crushing STEM This Year!

What a year of thinking outside the box! Behind the doors of the 3rd class classrooms, some serious magic has been happening. Throughout the year, our brilliant students have plunged headfirst into the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths), proving that learning is at its best when it's hands-on, collaborative, and incredibly fun. Here’s a look at how 3rd class mastered the art of critical thinking this year: 🤖 High-Tech Builders: LEGO & Chromebooks A h

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Jun 142 min read

We are so lucky to have wonderful facilities at the rear of the school. There is a full size Gaelic Pitch, a Soccer Pitch, an all weather Astro Pitch along with a walking track for all to enjoy!