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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Applying for a Nursery or P1 place for September 2026

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13th Jan 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.

 

Wednesday 7 January 2026 – at 12 noon EA Connect opens for online applications for Pre-School, submitting verification/supporting documents.
Wednesday 21 January 2026 – at 12 noon EA Connect closes. Last date/time for punctual applications for Pre-School.
Monday 26 January 2026 – by 4pm

Final date/time for late applications. 

Final date/time for Change of Preference in Exceptional Circumstances.

Final date/time for documents in support of applications.