REMINDER - We reopen on Monday 5^th 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 5^th 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 5^th 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...

Santa popped in!!!!!!

18th Dec 2025

We had a special visitor pop into the Nursery today when he was out for a test drive...

W/B: 15th December 2025

17th Dec 2025

What a busy and exciting week as we get ready for Christmas. The children...

Miss Donoghue's Christmas Songs

16th Dec 2025

Mrs O'Regan & Mrs McCoy's Christmas Songs

16th Dec 2025

Mrs McCoy & Mrs O'Regan's Christmas Show - The First Christmas

15th Dec 2025

We have created the Christmas Nativity as a gift for you. We hope you...

Miss Donoghue's Christmas Show - The Tiny Wee Star

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...

Nursery & P1 Open Days & Information

We will share information regarding local schools Open Evenings as they are sent...

December 2025 Newsletter

1st Dec 2025

St. Brigid's Primary School - School Choir

27th Nov 2025

We had a lovely visit this morning from the pupils of St. Brigid's Primary School...

Our Lady & St. Patrick Primary School - Digital Leaders

27th Nov 2025

We had a fun filled morning on Tuesday with pupils from Our Lady & St. Patrick...

Folly Lane LOOK BOTH WAYS

25th Oct 2025

Please remember that Folly Lane is used not only by cars to access both the Nursery...

Autumn Term Dinner Menu

2nd Oct 2025

Staying Safe in the Carpark

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. ...

Christmas Jumper Day

5th Dec 2025

Christmas Dinner Day will be held on Thursday 11th December – the children...

We spotted something on our CCTV!!!!!!

30th Nov 2025

We are so excited that our friends the elves have return to spend December with...

W/B: 24th November

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

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