News | Culleens National School, Ballina

22-Mar-2026

Lá Glas

On Friday, the 13th of March, our school was a sea of green. Every class prepared a song or dance and showcased their performance at the assembly on Friday. Have a look at the video and enjoy.

Hospice Coffee Morning

Our annual Hospice Coffee Morning on 17th October 2025, raised €2580. A big thank you to those of you for your support. Joan Bourke and Damian Slater

24-Jun-2025

4th and 5th Class Ukulele Concert 2025

In June 2025, our 4th and 5th class students treated the entire school to a fantastic Ukulele Concert in the hall. They played and sang with incredible energy and enthusiasm!

19-Jun-2025

Junior Infants and 6th Class Collaborative Song

This year we began a new tradition in Culleens. In the last term of school, the Junior Infants and 6th class worked on a collaborative song which was performed and recorded on Wednesday, 18th June 2025. We hope that this is something that 6th class a

19-Jun-2025

6th Class Graduation

Congratulations to our amazing 6th Class who had their Graduation today. We wish you best of luck in your new school. We will miss you all.

28-Apr-2025

A Fond Farewell to Ms Mary Melvin

On Friday 11th April, each class performed and gave heartfelt tributes to honour Ms Melvin. The performances were a touching reflection of the impact Ms Melvin has had on our school, and it was wonderful to see the joy and admiration from both staff

Stop Think Check - Online Safety Code (HTML Heroes) - 1st Class 2025

Check out our new Stop Think Check - Online Safety Code (HTML Heroes) rap. 1st Class had great fun making this video. The video is based on the Stop Think

Quiz Teams

Our Culleen's Sports Team 2025 produced an amazing performance to come third in the County Final of the Cumann na mBunscol Sports Quiz. They have qualified

Library - Children's Books Ireland

Children's Books Ireland - every child a reader Culleens NS has been announced as one of the recipients of a book-gifting programme 2025, which will bring

Concerts

We held our first Christmas Concert in our new school on Wednesday 18th of December 2024. The hall was packed. Each class performed some songs and tunes.

19-Dec-2024

Our School Christmas Video

Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal

A huge thank you to all of our Culleens families who have contributed so generously to the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2024. Thanks to Ms. McHale

Fundraiser Lotto

Click on the link below to view our Fundraiser Lotto Page. Best of luck and thank you for your support. https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/culleensballina

04-Nov-2024

Zoom Meeting hosted by Dara Calleary

Student Council

Current members of our 2024 - 2025 School Council voted in by their peers and representing the Pupil Voice at Culleens NS. Looking forward to the year

27-Aug-2024

Mrs Clair Cooke's Retirement Evening - 6th of September

The Board of Management, Parent Association and staff of Culleens NS are organising a social gathering to mark the Retirement of Mrs Clair Cooke on Friday 6th of September 2024 at 7.30pm.