UPDATED ST. PATRICKS DAY BREAK -
St. Patrick’s Green Party Weekend: We will be having a green day to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Friday 13th March and the children are invited to dress in green outfits.  The Nursery will be closed on Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th March & NOW ALSO WEDNESDAY 18th MARCH TO ALLOW US TO USE ONE OF THE TWO EXTRA SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.   
 
 
Convent of Mercy Nursery, Folly Lane, Downpatrick, County Down
UPDATED ST. PATRICKS DAY BREAK St. Patrick’s Green Party Weekend: We will be having a green day to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Friday 13th March and the children are invited to dress in green outfits.  The Nursery will be closed on Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th March & NOW ALSO WEDNESDAY 18th MARCH TO ALLOW US TO USE ONE OF THE TWO EXTRA SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.   
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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

12th Mar 2026
We have just found out that the 20th March is a day to celebrate one of our favourite...
 
 
 
 
12th Mar 2026
Such a busy week, we have been looking at all the lovely photos you share with us...
 
 
 
 
12th Mar 2026
Mrs O'Regan made delicious shamrock biscuits with the boys & girls, they followed...
 
 
 
 
12th Mar 2026
This week we have been learning about St. Patrick and how he lived near Downpatrick...
 
 
 
 
6th Mar 2026
This week we have been learning about the different people who help us in the community...
 
 
 
 
4th Mar 2026
Find a strange or different place to read a story and send us a photo. You could...
 
 
 
 
4th Mar 2026
Dear parents & carers, please ensure that you hold your child's hand and help...
 
 
 
 
27th Feb 2026
 
 
 
 
24th Feb 2026
We have spotted some beautiful flowers in the school ground, that let us know spring...
 
 
 
 
20th Feb 2026
Congratulations for winning the trophy at this weeks dance class!!
 
 
 
 
Useful links and information regarding Safeguarding and accessing support for families...
 
 
 
 
We will be introducing the PANTS rules over the next few weeks.  If you have...
 
 
 
 
25th Oct 2025
Please remember that Folly Lane is used not only by cars to access both the Nursery...
 
 
 
 
6th Mar 2026
Congratulations for winning the trophy at this weeks dance class!!
 
 
 
 
25th Feb 2026
 
 
 
 
20th Feb 2026
This week we have continued to develop our awareness of different types of animals,...
 
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Events...

Monday, 16th March 2026
STAFF DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED
Tuesday, 17th March 2026
CLOSED FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Wednesday, 18th March 2026
STAFF DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED
Monday, 23rd March 2026
Parent Teacher Meetings
Tuesday, 24th March 2026
Parent Teacher Meetings
Wednesday, 25th March 2026
Parent Teacher Meetings