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Environment, Fitzpatrick Cup, Green Schools

The booklists for the School Year 2025/26 are as follows:

WHEELS OF CHANGE

17 Jun 2025

The 6th class students created a short film titled The Wheels of Change as their inspiring entry for the FÍS Film Competition 2025. This educational musical film highlights the importance of sustainable travel to school, promoting walking, cycling, and scooting as eco-friendly...

Bí Cineálta Policy

10 Jun 2025

The Board of Management of Milford National School has adopted the Bí Cineálta Policy to prevent and address bullying behaviour. This policy fully complies with the requirements of Bí Cineálta: Procedures to Prevent and Address Bullying Behaviour for Primary and Post-Primary...

NextGenerationEU funded project

04 Jun 2025

Our school received a grant in 2021 to implement initiatives aimed at addressing the digital divide and support our learners at risk of educational disadvantage as a consequence, as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) a project under the Recovery and...

UL Paediatric Society 2025

01 May 2025

The UL Paediatric Society visited all classes on Wednesday, 30th April. They conducted a “mini clinical” session, where pupils worked through small case-based scenarios to develop problem-solving skills in an interactive and fun manner. These cases were tailored for...

Band Spectacular 2025

11 Apr 2025

Our School Band and our band leaders participated in the Band Spectacular in Shannon Airport on Thursday, 10th April. It was brilliant to see the Band Spectacular back on the calendar after a break of a few years. It took an enormous effort to organise and huge credit to Ms....

Scór na bPáistí 2025

25 Feb 2025

Ms. Reidy

Congratulations to all our competitors who recently participated in Scór na bPáistí in Askeaton, Co. Limerick. Our school is proud of our pupils for representing us in this county final. We hope you are very proud of yourselves and the certificates you have been awarded. Sincere...

School Closure

06 Jan 2025

Dear Parent/Guardian,Based on current adverse weather in Limerick and on the conditions forecast for later this evening and tonight, the Board of Management has taken the decision to close the school tomorrow, Monday 6th January in the interest of pupil and staff safety.The Board...

December 2024 Newsletter

20 Dec 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians, First term is coming to a close and we are looking forward to our Christmas holidays. School will close for the Christmas holidays later today at 12 Noon (Friday, 20th December). It will be busier than other school days at collection time today...

CHRISTMAS SHOWS

19 Dec 2024

Please enjoy our Christmas productions. Merry Christmas from all in Milford National School

Junior Infants Admissions for September 2025

17 Oct 2024

The Enrolment Procedures and Policy of Milford Grange N.S. The admission process for Junior Infants for the school year 2025/26 will open on Thursday, 17th October 2024. The closing date for receipt of applications is 2pm Monday, 13th January 2025. Milford Grange N.S. is a...

Notification regarding the Board of Management’s review of the Child Safeguarding Statement

16 Oct 2024

To: Milford Grange N.S. School Community The Board of Management of Milford Grange N.S. wishes to inform you that: • The Board of Management’s annual review of the school’s Child Safeguarding Statement was completed at the Board meeting of 16/10/2024. • This review was...

Oíche Chultúir

23 Sep 2024

Oíche Chultúir Oíche Chultúir took place in Monaleen clubhouse on Wednesday, 18th September. We were delighted and proud to have Sarah Morris and Elinor Foley represent Milford N.S. on the night. Sarah sang Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears. Elinor performed a recitation, Dance Hall...

Booklists 2024/25

08 Aug 2024

Here are the booklists for the academic year 2024/25

June Newsletter

24 Jun 2024

Dear Parents, The school year has almost drawn to a close and we are all looking forward to the summer holidays. Thank you parents so much for your support and cooperation throughout this year. We are extremely proud of your children’s achievements and...

Rugbytots Free Trial Classes

10 Apr 2024

Rugbytots have Classes in Milford NS and did you know that they offer Free Trials to all New Customers! Simply contact; Richy@rugbytots.ie – 086 839 0818) and they’ll do the rest. All class details can be found online at www.rugbytots.ie/class/find

Scór na bPáistí

22 Jan 2024

Congratulations to all our Milford pupils who participated in Scór na bPáistí in Askeaton on Saturday. Solo Singing: Sarah Morris Ballad Group: Zayne Slattery, Sarah Morris, Libby Kelleher, Elinor Foley and Hannah Donkoh. Recitation: Elinor Foley Music Group: Laoise...

International Tang Soo Do

15 Jan 2024

Congratulations to Caoimhe who represented Ireland in the International Tang Soo Do competition yesterday. Caoimhe won a bronze medal. We are extremely proud of Caoimhe’s wonderful achievement and best her every success in her future contests.

Fitzpatrick Cup 2024 Results

10 Jan 2024

Latest Newsletter

21 Dec 2023

MILFORD NATIONAL SCHOOL – 21st DECEMBER 2023 ‘RUBY TIMES’ It is difficult to find superlatives to adequately describe the wonderful entertainment and atmosphere which we experienced recently at our 40th anniversary celebrations in the University Concert Hall. It is...

CHRISTMAS PANTO

19 Dec 2023

Pupils in Junior Infants to Fourth Class enjoyed the Christmas Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, in U.C.H. on Tuesday, December 19th. A big thank you to Ms Olive Doody for coordinating for coordinating this wonderful school outing to our local Concert Hall in UL.

Fitzpatrick Cup 2024

19 Dec 2023

The Fitzpatrick Cup is taking place again in January 2024. This year the boys and girls from 5th & 6th Class are playing football. The matches are taking place on the astro turf in U.L. These are the fixtures for the next set of games.

Sarsfield Cup Champions

03 Dec 2023

Well done also to our pupils, Ben, James and Harry, who were picked for the Limerick City (Boys) Divisional Football Team. The boys won their semi-final against the South. They then advanced to the county final and defeated the West under lights in the Gaelic Grounds. The...

WEATHER WARNING – Storm Debi

12 Nov 2023

Due to Storm Debi and in line with Department of Education guidelines, school will open at a later time tomorrow morning (Monday,13th November 2023). We will receive pupils from 10:45am. Class instruction will begin at 11am We will carry out a risk assessment of the school site...

Limerick City Sarsfield Cup Team

12 Nov 2023

Well done to Harry, Ben and James on making the Limerick City Sarsfield Cup Team. Best of luck in the upcoming fixtures. Milford is very proud of you!

Team Hope Shoebox Appeal

10 Nov 2023

A huge thank you to all who helped make this years shoebox appeal so successful. This generous act makes a huge difference to so many less fortunate children around the world.

Maths Week 2023

26 Oct 2023

Maths Week 2023 We had great fun celebrating Maths Week this year. Each class took part in their own Maths Trail around our school. We saw examples of station teaching, peer learning, online quizzes, STEM activities and lots of fun puzzles and games to stretch our...

Descriptive Writing

23 Oct 2023

Sixth Class have been busy working on a collaborative descriptive writing project this month. Have a look at their sensational spectacle.

Admissions Update: Junior Infants September 2024

03 Oct 2023

The admission process for Junior Infants for the school year 2024/25 will open on Monday, 9th October 2023. The closing date for receipt of applications is 2pm Monday, 15th January 2024. Milford Grange N.S. is a Catholic Primary School under the Patronage of the Catholic...

Newsletter September 2023

28 Sep 2023

Dear Parents & Guardians, We are approaching the end of September and I wish to thank you for your cooperation and support. Classes have settled back extremely well and it has been brilliant to watch our new Junior Infants adjust to life in such a busy school. The children...

School Reopening

01 Jul 2023

School is scheduled to reopen for all pupils on Thursday, 31st August 2023. Classes for the pupils in the classes from Senior Infants to 6th Class will begin at 8:55am. Our new Junior Infant pupils will begin at 9:30am on their first day at school (31/08/2023).

Booklists

30 Jun 2023

Here are the booklists for the academic year 2023/24 Junior Infants Senior Infants First Class Second Class Third Class Fourth Class Fifth Class Sixth Class

Fin Whale in MNS

01 Jun 2023

We have been learning about the beautiful whales off our Irish coasts and what better way to teach the children the concept of the size of these beautiful creatures than let them create a life size fin whale. 26m & 72 tons

Six Nations Silverware

01 Jun 2023

On the 27th of June we were lucky enough to have the Six Nations, Triple Crown and the under 20 Six Nations trophies come to our school. A very special thank you to Paul O’ Connell for bringing in the trophies. The first few classes were shocked that the actual Six Nations...

Book Fair

20 Mar 2023

(Wednesday, March 22nd to Tuesday, March 28th 2023) Dear Parents, A Book Fair by Scholastic Publications will be in Milford NS Gym for the above dates. During the week, we will be inviting children to come and view the books on sale. They will have the opportunity to purchase...

Engineers Week 2023

15 Mar 2023

Engineers Week turned Milford NS into a hive of activity this year. Students from all classes were engaged in the engineering process constructing bridges, 2D & 3D shapes, polygon houses and much more. Our senior classes paid a visit to the infant classes and helped design...

Fitzpatrick Cup Fixtures 2023

09 Jan 2023

The Fitzpatrick Cup is taking place again in January 2023. This year the boys and girls from 4th to 6th Class are playing hurling/camoige. The matches are taking place on the astro turf in U.L. These are the fixtures for the next set of games.

4th Class Bridges

21 Dec 2022

Ms. Munnelly

4th Class were busy in the month of November designing and building these wonderful bridges. The class showed wonderful presentation skills when telling the class of their design procedure and how they built their bridge.

Newsletter December 2022

20 Dec 2022

Dear Parents & Guardians, ...

Planting Apple Trees

01 Dec 2022

Well done to the Victoria, Nikolai, Aaron, Liam and Ciarán from 5th class who all donned their green fingers this morning to plant 3 beautiful apple trees on the field. The children were busy digging and planting as well as cutting protective gauze for the young saplings. Thanks...

Sarsfield Cup 2022

24 Nov 2022

Congratulations to our pupils Gearóid and Paddy who played on the City Team in the Sarsfield Cup Football Competition 2022. The matches were played at Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale. The City won their semi-final match versus the South but unfortunately lost out in the final to a...

Science Week 2022

23 Nov 2022

Science Week seems to get bigger and bigger every year here in Milford NS. The school was a hive of activity all week with many trips to science exhibitions in UL, classes building bridges with Knex, creating cars with polygons, cooking slime and much, much more. Well done to all...

Art Club

11 Nov 2022

Art club is a space for the children in Milford NS to explore their creativity with their peers. It is run by our teachers, Ms. Niamh O’Connell and Ms. Rachel Hinchy. Over the last few weeks they have explored construction, colour and textures, among other things. The group...

October Newsletter

27 Oct 2022

Dear Parents &...

Maths Week

27 Oct 2022

We had lots of fun last week celebrating Maths Week in Milford. There was great participation from all classes. Some of the activities included Maths trails, quizzes, coding, peer learning and looking at Maths in our environment. Many thanks to Ms. Sarah Griffin for...

Notification regarding the Board of Management’s annual review of the Anti Bullying Policy in Milford Grange N.S.

25 Oct 2022

To: Milford Grange N.S. School Community The Board of Management (BoM) of Milford Grange N.S. wishes to inform you that: The Board of Management’s annual review of the school’s Anti-Bullying policy and its implementation was completed at the Board meeting of 24/10/2022....

Our Local Trees

25 Oct 2022

We in Milford are very proud of the local flora and fauna in our locality and do our best to take care of our environment. We conducted a Tree Survey of the beautiful trees we are lucky to have on our doorstep. Take a look some of these spectacular trees we explore on our nature...

September Newsletter

27 Sep 2022

Dear Parents &...

camoige, gaa, hurling, underage

Monaleen GAA Juvenile Hurling & Football 2022/23

06 Sep 2022