Phone: 01 2825565 Stonebridge Road Shankill Co Dublin ,Dun Laoghaire - Rathdown D18AV61 Primary School Roll number: 19888H e: stannesnsshankill@gmail.com w: www.stannesshankill.com Principal: John Fingleton Enrolment: Boys: 244 Girls: 226 (2022/23) Ethos: Catholic, Parish: Shankill Fees: @followstannes pic.twitter.com/SQSK, RT @rangmsmaguire We particularly enjoyed trying on the helmets. Christmas Holidays Closing at 12 noon on Wednesday, 21st December. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/NO9B, The "plank" challenge today at break time! [33] George McWhirter, a writer and first Poet Laureate of Vancouver, B.C., Canada, also came from the area originally. Wayne McCullough, a gold medalist at the Commonwealth Games and a world champion in the Bantamweight division and an olympic silver medalist at the 1992 Summer Olympics representing Ireland is a native of the Shankill. Wed 1 Oct 2008 at 02:41. @followstannes pic.twitter.com/m7mg, RT @msrigbysclass My first ever class who are now 6th class took my Senior Infants on a Saint Patrick's day trail recently! Children generally attend the school for one year before going to Primary School. [7] The church was an important site of pilgrimage and it is likely that the ford of the River Farset, which later became the core of Belfast, was important because of its site on the pilgrimage route. We carry out an assessment of the students current level. Hope Nursery School is funded by the Department of Education and operates under the Education Authority, Belfast Region. [2] In Irish, it is known as "Bthar na Seanchille" ("the road of the old church"). Well done to children and staff involved. Another lovely celebration! Stobie's killing, which occurred near his home on Forthriver Road, was publicly claimed by the Red Hand Defenders, a cover name used by various loyalist groups on ceasefire.[55]. We respect your privacy and never share your email address with the reviewed school or any third parties. [citation needed], Similarly, the Ulster Defence Association, established in September 1971, began on the Shankill when vigilante groups such John McKeague's Shankill Defence Association and the Woodvale Defence Association merged into a larger structure. We had to figure out different ways to make amounts and how to find the correct change! @followstannes pic.twitter.com/AT3u, RT @msrigbysclass Last few weeks! [4], The first Shankill residents lived at the bottom of what is now known as Glencairn: a small settlement of ancient people inhabited a ring fort, built where the Ballygomartin and Forth rivers meet. It runs through the working-class, predominantly loyalist, area known as the Shankill. The pupils are at the heart of everything in the school and the teachers and staff work tirelessly to create positive learning experiences for the boys and girls. Rathmichael Parish National School is located in Shankill, south county Dublin and is under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough. During that time the seat was held by three men, Tommy Henderson (19291953), Henry Holmes (19531960) and Desmond Boal (19601973). If not, please contact the school or download here: The school uniform for children in JuniorInfants up to 2ndclass is a red sweatshirt withthe school logo printed on it, a whitepoloshirt and either navy trousers or a skirt or pinafore. If no Star Rating is available, the school will be listed as Not Rated and will appear in geographical order based on the school's proximity to the centre of the search location or postcode. They can use our template. pic.twitter.com/zlP3, Solar panels installed today as part of the overall project for the full electrical re-wire of the school. pic.twitter.com/58Tg, RT @rangmsmaguire Two days in a row with Coach Steve. The Best 10 Middle Schools & High Schools near Shankill, Dublin, Republic of Ireland Sort:Recommended All Price Open Now 1. Reviews, Deals and Coupons for 9 Primary Schools in Shankill. Engineers in the making! The oldest stone in the Shankill graveyard was known locally as the "Bullaun Stone" and was traditionally said to cure warts if the affected area were rubbed on the stone. pic.twitter.com/uaFd, Getting ready for our End-of-Year 'Aladdin Trouble' Show! At Westminster, since 1966, when the seat was lost by the last sitting unionist member Jim Kilfedder, it has also always had a nationalist or republican MP. We also offer a breakfast club, after-school clubs and teacher-led Nursery provision for 3 and 4 year olds. Leading members such as James Craig, Davy Payne and Tommy Lyttle made their homes in the area. var l3 = '' ; [54] In 2001 William Stobie was killed by members of the UDA, a group to which Stobie had formerly belonged, after intimating that he would testify at a public inquiry into the death of Pat Finucane. Children can join us as soon as they have their third birthday. [45], A number of pubs frequented by UVF members were located in the area. [43] Amongst those buried in the Shankill Graveyard is Rev Isaac Nelson, a Presbyterian minister who was also active in nationalist politics. pic.twitter.com/OMdU, Our camogie team had a great win over Mount Anville JS on Monday with an impressive final scoreline. Nelson Mandela, "The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see." [76] Public transport is now provided by the Metro arm of Translink with the Shankill forming the eleventh of the company's twelve corridors. The school is bright, well maintained, well equipped and the general atmosphere is happy and relaxed to allow maximum learning opportunities for the children in its care. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. At Hope Nursery School we provide a happy, safe, nurturing and stimulating educational environment, where staff work together to ensure that each child is valued and their well-being and development in all areas is promoted. George O'Boyle, who had a long career in Scottish football, is also a Shankill native. Co Dublin (01 2833095), Monkstown Grove, Monkstown Avenue, Co. 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[39] A number of Protestant churches are situated in this area including the West Kirk Presbyterian Church,[40] the Shankill Methodist church and the independent Church of God.[41]. How lucky are we!?! Alexandra College Dublin Boarding & Day School 1 Middle Schools & High Schools Educational Services Elementary Schools Milltown A further area of housing, known as the Lyndhurst area after a number of local streets, lies to the west of Glencairn Park (with the Glencairn estate to the east of the woodland area). Prior to its closure, and before several changes of name, Cairnmartin Secondary School also served the greater Shankill area. youll be able to add your review, Write your review, add your email and submit. Christmas Carols; [42] The same is true of the nearby Shankill Cemetery, a small graveyard that has received burials for around 1000 years. I Rathmichael Parish National School is located in Shankill, Dublin, under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough. Other events included a pensioner's afternoon tea with live entertainment, a street party . 1st to 6thfinish at 2.30. Speech & Drama School based in Belfast. National Space Day takes place on Friday 5th May 2023. [9], As a paved road the Shankill dates back to around the sixteenth century as at the time it was part of the main road to Antrim, a role now filled by the A6. Tel/Fax: 01 282 3507 Of these only Holmes belonged to the mainstream Ulster Unionist Party for the entirety of his career with Boal a sometime member who also designated as both independent Unionist and Democratic Unionist Party and Henderson always an independent who for a time was part of the Independent Unionist Association. [29] The Hammer name is recalled in the Hammer Sports Complex, the home ground of amateur football side Shankill United F.C. [19] On 26 June a Catholic civilian, Peter Ward, a native of the Republic of Ireland, was killed and two others wounded as they left a pub on the Shankill's Malvern Street. . The Shankill Road (from Irish: Seanchill, meaning 'old church'[3]) is one of the main roads leading through West Belfast, in Northern Ireland. They are looking forward to painting them next week@followstannes pic.twitter.com/3ngW, RT @msrigbysclass Lots of fun today trying some hurling. two classes with 26 children in each providing quality education within the area. - Fred Rogers, "Reading gives us some place to go when we have to stay where we are." Various local greater Shankill primary school pupil's artwork has been incorporated into the new mural. The Harland and Wolff shipyard was also a traditional employer for the area,[12] and it too has seen its workforce numbers decline in recent years. Located in the southeast of the historic County Dublin, close to the border with County Wicklow, it has a population of 14,257 (2016 census). [74] The ground is the home of Woodvale Cricket Club, established in 1887. [18] This was followed on 27 May by the murder of John Scullion, a Catholic, as he walked home from a pub. Shankill ( Irish: Seanchill, meaning 'Old Church') is an outlying suburb of Dublin, Ireland, situated in the administrative area of Dn Laoghaire-Rathdown. World Oceans Day takes place on Thursday 8th June 2023. [46] The pub, which went out of business, has since been demolished. Shankhill C of E Primary School provides a creative and enjoyable school experience with personalised learning for all children from the age of 3 through to the end of Year 6 in our ideal class sizes. We are located only 6 miles (10 minutes) from Longtown and 9 miles (15 minutes) from Brampton, so why not call in for a visit with your child - they'll love it! pic.twitter.com/jC8y, RT @msrigbysclass Thank you 6th class! Our high-quality education and childcare runs from 8am to 5:30pm, which can include 30 hours free provision for 3 and 4 year olds. English. On Belfast City Council the Greater Shankill area is covered by the Court electoral area. [26] A further bomb exploded at the Balmoral Furnishing Company on 11 December that same year, resulting in four deaths, including two infants. Primary schools in the greater Shankill area included Forth River Primary School on the Ballygomartin Road. [25], The Greater Shankill and its residents were also subjected to a number of bombings and shootings by Irish republican paramilitaries. [57] As a consequence the Springmartin Road is home to an 18-foot-high (5.5m) peace line that runs for the length of the road from the junction with the Springfield Road until near that with the Ballygomartin Road.