Time to apply for a Nursery or Primary 1 place for September 2026. - The application procedure opens on 7th January 2026 at 12noon (GMT) and an application submitted by the closing date of 21st January 2026 at 12noon (GMT) will be treated as a punctual application. An application received after 12noon (GMT) on 21 January 2026 will be treated as a late application.

Convent of Mercy Nursery, Folly Lane, Downpatrick, County Down

Time to apply for a Nursery or Primary 1 place for September 2026. The application procedure opens on 7th January 2026 at 12noon (GMT) and an application submitted by the closing date of 21st January 2026 at 12noon (GMT) will be treated as a punctual application. An application received after 12noon (GMT) on 21 January 2026 will be treated as a late application.

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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

W/B: 12th January

15th Jan 2026

Applying for a Nursery or P1 place for September 2026 if your child has a statement of Special Educational Needs

13th Jan 2026

Applying for a Nursery or P1 place for September 2026

13th Jan 2026

The application procedure opens on 7th January 2026 at 12noon (GMT) and...

13th Jan 2026

Call 0808 8020 400 to book.

W/B: 5th January 2026!

9th Jan 2026

The children have been settling back into school and we have been learning that...

January Newsletter & Parents Page

5th Jan 2026

Fun in the Snow

5th Jan 2026

It was so lovely to see all the boys & girls with their families returning after...

2nd Jan 2026

We reopen on Monday 5 th January 2026. Please remember that we are...

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...

Nursery & P1 Open Days & Information

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

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. ...

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...

12th Dec 2025

We have been very busy creating a beautiful surprise show for our families over...

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Open Day Friday 5th January 2024

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Upcoming Events...