WELCOME!
Ardkeenan N.S. is a mainstream co- educational school, under the patronage of the Bishop of Elphin. Our school is situated five minutes drive from Athlone town, in the idyllic and picturesque parish of Drum. We cater for boys and girls from Junior Infants to Sixth class and currently have 100 pupils enrolled in our school.
We strive to provide highly quality learning experiences where every child is encourage and enabled to reach their full and unique potential. We are proud of the positive school atmosphere and tight knit school community that we can provide, an atmosphere that lends itself to effective learning and development for all of our pupils.
Our School News
Upcoming Events
Sacraments Dates : Confirmation takes place on Weds 17th April and First Holy Communion on the 25th May.
Ardkeenan NS Church gate collection at St. Brigid's Church, Drum this coming weekend.
Cash for Clobber Green School's Initiative - Drop Off Times at DRUM PARISH HALL ONLY - Sunday 20th April between 9.30am and 11am and also Monday 21st April between 8.45am and 10am.
Please support by sending in unwanted, clean clothes and shoes ( We cannot accept duvets or pillows) - See more information on what can be sent in on Green School's section of our website
School News
We have reviewed and updated both our Acceptable Use Policy and also our Healthy Eating Policy in an effort to reflect our school self evaluation initiative to promote Wellbeing in our school. These can be viewed in the policy section of the website.
Thanks to our fundraising committee and our very generous school and local community- €1960 was raised at our St. Patrick's Day Coffee Morning and Cake Sale.
We are still accepting enrolments for new Junior Infants and other new entrants. Please see more information on our enrolment section or tab below.
Ardkeenan National School
Drum
Athlone
Co Roscommon
School Roll : 17054R
Email: ardkeenanns@gmail.com
Phone: 09064 37244