REMINDER - We reopen on Monday 5th January 2026.  As we are holding our Open Afternoon on Wednesday 7th January we will be closing early to prepare for that. NO DINNERS on Wednesday 7th January    Group 1 (11.10 – 11.20 collection) & Group 2 (11.20 – 11.30 collection)
Reminder: - We reopen on Monday 5th January 2026.  As we are holding our Open Afternoon on Wednesday 7th January we will be closing early to prepare for that. NO DINNERS on Wednesday 7th January    Group 1 (11.10 – 11.20 collection) & Group 2 (11.20 – 11.30 collection)
 
 
Convent of Mercy Nursery, Folly Lane, Downpatrick, County Down
OPEN AFTERNOON BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (TIMETABLE OPENS DECEMBER) [7th January 2026] | REMINDER We reopen on Monday 5th January 2026.  As we are holding our Open Afternoon on Wednesday 7th January we will be closing early to prepare for that. NO DINNERS on Wednesday 7th January    Group 1 (11.10 – 11.20 collection) & Group 2 (11.20 – 11.30 collection) | Open Day - Wednesday 7th January Appointment ONLY
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Welcome

Welcome to the Convent of Mercy Nursery School Web Site - we are situated in the centre of Downpatrick on Folly Lane.  We are a purpose built Nursery school which opened in 1979.  

We hope to keep you up to date with daily events and activities within the Convent of Mercy Nursery School. To provide suggestions on how to extend and develop your child’s learning and awareness of the Nursery curriculum.  To provide information on local events or fun activities each month in the Parents Page or Newsletter.

Please contact us at conventofmercyns@outlook.com 

Latest News

2nd Jan 2026
We reopen on Monday 5 th January 2026.  Please remember that  we are...
 
 
 
 
18th Dec 2025
We had a special visitor pop into the Nursery today when he was out for a test drive...
 
 
 
 
17th Dec 2025
What a busy and exciting week as we get ready for Christmas.  The children...
 
 
 
 
15th Dec 2025
  We have created the Christmas Nativity as a gift for you. We hope you...
 
 
 
 
15th Dec 2025
  We have created the Christmas Nativity as a gift for you. We hope you...
 
 
 
 
12th Dec 2025
We have been very busy creating a beautiful surprise show for our families over...
 
 
 
 
We will share information regarding local schools Open Evenings as they are sent...
 
 
 
 
 
27th Nov 2025
We had a lovely visit this morning from the pupils of St. Brigid's Primary School...
 
 
 
 
27th Nov 2025
We had a fun filled morning on Tuesday with pupils from Our Lady & St. Patrick...
 
 
 
 
25th Oct 2025
Please remember that Folly Lane is used not only by cars to access both the Nursery...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The morning & afternoon groups will be joining together on Wednesday 17th September...
 
 
 
 
2nd Sep 2025
This is a very helpful guide to childhood illnesses from the Public Health Agency. ...
 
 
 
 
5th Dec 2025
Christmas Dinner Day will be held on Thursday 11th December – the children...
 
 
 
 
30th Nov 2025
We are so excited that our friends the elves have return to spend December with...
 
 
 
 
27th Nov 2025
 
 
 
 
 

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Open Day Friday 5th January 2024

Monday, 5th January 2026
SCHOOL REOPENS
Wednesday, 7th January 2026
OPEN AFTERNOON BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (TIMETABLE OPENS DECEMBER)
 

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Upcoming Events...

Monday, 5th January 2026
SCHOOL REOPENS
Wednesday, 7th January 2026
OPEN AFTERNOON BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (TIMETABLE OPENS DECEMBER)