Thanks to Martha McKiernan for sourcing a swathe of new sliotars and footballs for the school. Each classroom was supplied with a set of sliotars and footballs. There will be no stopping us on the GAA pitch now with our new footballs and sliotars!
Welcome to St. Aidan’s National School, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan
As we begin the 2026/27 school year, we are delighted to welcome our pupils and families back to St. Aidan’s National School. With 78 pupils in our school, we are proud of the warm, welcoming and close-knit school community we have here in Bawnboy.
St. Aidan’s is a school where every person is a valued member of a happy, vibrant and inclusive learning community. Tá gach dalta, tuismitheoir agus ball foirne lárnach i bpobal foghlama bríomhar, fáilteach agus cairdiúil anseo i Scoil Náisiúnta Aodáin.
We strive to provide a safe, caring, positive and stimulating learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our dedicated staff are committed to the holistic development of our pupils, supporting their academic, social, emotional, spiritual and physical development while fostering confidence, creativity, curiosity, resilience and kindness.
Déanaimid ár ndícheall timpeallacht shábháilte, shona agus spreagúil a chruthú ina mbíonn deis ag gach páiste foghlaim, fás agus forbairt. Cuirimid béim ar mheas, cineáltas, muinín agus folláine i ngach gné de shaol na scoile.
As a Catholic school, we are guided by our Christian values while warmly welcoming and respecting children of all faiths and none. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage our pupils to develop respect for themselves, for others, for our environment and for the wider community.
We are extremely fortunate to have the support of our parents, Board of Management and wider local community. We believe that strong partnerships between home, school and community play an important role in helping every child to flourish.
Táimid an-bhródúil as ár scoil agus as an spiorad pobail atá againn anseo i mBunbhó. Oibrímid le chéile chun na deiseanna is fearr a thabhairt dár ndaltaí agus chun grá don fhoghlaim, don Ghaeilge agus dár gcultúr a chothú iontu.
At St. Aidan’s, we aim to prepare our pupils for their place in a modern and changing world while ensuring that their primary school years are filled with learning, friendship, opportunity, fun and happy memories.
Tá súil againn go mbainfidh sibh taitneamh as ár suíomh gréasáin agus go bhfaighidh sibh léargas ar an scoil bhríomhar, dhearfach agus fháilteach atá againn anseo i mBunbhó.
Le gach dea-ghuí,
James Rudden
Principal
Child Safeguarding
The Board of Management’s annual review of the school’s Child Safeguarding Statement and Child Protection procedures took place at the Board of Management meeting on 7th September 2026.
Our Child Safeguarding Statement can be found here under Policies.
The Designated Liaison Person (DLP) is James Rudden and the Deputy Designated Liaison Person (DDLP) is Juliana Doherty.
As we begin another exciting school year at St. Aidan’s N.S., we would like to once again celebrate the official opening of our wonderful new school playground at the end of the last school year.
Our school community raised an incredible €20,817 towards the project. A few months on, we remain extremely grateful to everyone who donated, fundraised or supported the project in any way. Our sincere thanks to our pupils, parents, Board of Management, Parents’ Association, staff, local businesses, sponsors, volunteers and the wider community. Your generosity has created a lasting legacy for the children of St. Aidan’s.
A special thank you also to Mary Fitzpatrick for officially opening the playground, Gareth Maguire for joining us as our special guest and Fr. Seán Maguire for blessing the new playground.
We were delighted to have the occasion featured in The Anglo-Celt, with a wonderful article written by our past pupil Róisín McManus. We are also extremely grateful to Isabel Duggan Rofe for capturing the day so beautifully through her photographs.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this fantastic new facility possible for our pupils.
Seachtain na Gaeilge
It was a huge honour for our school when our President, Michael D. Higgins made a surprise visit to our Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations. Mrs. Maguire welcomed him to our school and invited him to join in the craic agus ceol. He even got an opportunity to meet St. Patrick himself!
Congratulations to Tamara Plunkett and Pauric McGovern on their very creative and realistic St. Patrick’s Day costumes. Well done to both of you!
Wednesday the 15th March marked a busy, fun. action-packed day for all of the pupils. our celebrations began with a fashion show, where the children modelled their fantastic St. Patrick’s Day costumes. It was a very difficult decision for the teachers to judge the best-dressed pupil in each classroom. Thank you to all the parents and pupils for their wonderful efforts.
There was dancing, singing, music and even a special treat – Bratach na hÉireann dessert! The day was rounded off with a Quiz (as Gaeilge). Congratulations to the winning team, The Tumbling Paddies!
Seachtain na Gaeilge is a wonderful celebration of our culture and heritage. We hope that all the pupils had a day to remember! Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir!
Sr. Anna’s visit
Our Religious examiner, Sr. Anna, visited our school on the 1st February. She talked about God and how our pupils can share God’s love in their lives through their words and actions. Thank you Sister Anna for your guidance and support.
Operation Transformation 10 @ 10
To celebrate 10 years of Operation Transformation, Karl Henry invited all primary schools in Ireland to get moving for 10 minutes on of exercise at 10 am on the 10th February. We thought that this was a wonderful idea! Have a look at our action photos below…
Welcome Junior Infants!
We welcomed Leanne, Caoimhe, Fionnán and Jack to St. Aidan’s. Wouldn’t you agree that they’re a very happy bunch?!
Tour of Bawnboy Workhouse
As part of History – historical buildings in our local area, historian Oliver Brady gave us a guided tour of Bawnboy Workhouse. For the first time, the children got an opportunity to see inside the workhouse and the wonderful work undertaken by the Development Association.
Master Ciaran Maguire’s Visit
Former principal, Ciaran Maguire gave an informative talk on the changing face of schools in our locality from hedge schools to our modern-day schools. He also told the children about how much school life has changed. As you can see from the children’s faces, he had their undivided attention.
Cumann na mBunscol – Football
We had our first game on our lovely new pitch against Lacken N.S.
