principal’s message
Welcome to Barefield NS
Barefield National School has a distinguished history in the field of Education. Since 1895, it has been a progressive centre of innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.
Our children have access to fantastic facilities. We have sixteen mainstream classrooms, a special class and multi-sensory room for children with autism, six support teaching rooms, a large school hall, library, astro-turf pitch, basketball yard, two playing pitches and spacious yards. All classrooms have the latest flat-panel interactive boards.
Barefield National School
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More tickets for Saturday’s match are now available.
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Please share with family and supporters. Hopefully a great week ahead! GAA Clare Barefield NS Doora Barefield Parish Doora Barefield St. Joseph's Doora-Barefield GAA Club Munster GAA ... See MoreSee Less
Today we celebrated a very special milestone as Second class received their Holy Communion. 💒🤍
It was a day filled with sunshine, prayer, smiles, and precious memories shared with families, teachers, and friends. Thank you to Fr. Tom Doora Barefield Parish for his guidance over the last year in preparation for today. 🙏✨ And we even had a visit from a helicopter to wish us well with our special day.
Thank you to everyone who helped make today so meaningful and memorable especially our parents association for the great party back at the school. ... See MoreSee Less
As we begin the month of May, we’re delighted to share this beautiful May Altar created in our school. A heartfelt thank you to our own Mary for putting it together. 🌸🩵 ... See MoreSee Less
SCHOOLS’ TRADITIONAL MUSIC GROUPS 🎻🎶
Traditional music groups from schools across Clare will gather at Temple Gate Plaza throughout the week to share lively performances as part of Fleadh Nua 2026. Each day will feature young musicians bringing the energy, talent and spirit of their local communities to the heart of Ennis, creating a vibrant lunchtime celebration of Clare’s musical tradition.
Barefield NS St. Flannan's College Official Ballynacally National School Burrane National School ... See MoreSee Less
St.J.D.B. GOLF CLASSIC / SOCIAL: Prize-giving for our Club Golf Classic takes place at 7pm on Saturday May 2nd at Hassett’s Bar in Barefield. This should be a good chance to get together with club people, whether you are playing in the Classic or not, feel free to come along.
On the evening, for €5 pr entry, we will raffle this elegantly framed Clare Jersey, signed by members of the 2024 All-Ireland winning panel ...
Remember still slots available for the golf tomorrow and Saturday - and weather not looking too bad. Late entrants and all abilities welcomed!
Doora Barefield Parish GAA Clare Ennis Golf Club Doora Barefield ... See MoreSee Less
At our April Assembly we congratulated students of the month, class of the month and celebrated our Holy Communion and Confirmation classes Doora Barefield Parish ... See MoreSee Less
Many thanks to Marc O Domhnaill and Pater Casey GAA Clare for the great day out at the go blitz in the Fairgreen for the pupils in 3rd and 4th classes. ... See MoreSee Less
A perfect day to plant our sunflower seeds. 1st class will be keeping a close eye on their progress!! ... See MoreSee Less
Thanks to all who have offered to volunteer thus far for the communion reception. However the Parents Association still need a few more helpers. If you can help for the time indicated please contact Yvonne Ryan on 085 1400529 ... See MoreSee Less