St Joseph's CBS Primary, Sunday's Gate, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Principal’s Welcome
Céad míle fáilte go dtí St Joseph’s C.B.S.
We are a co-educational Catholic school, under the patronage of the Archdiocese of Armagh and the Edmund Rice Schools Trust. While proud of our Catholic heritage, we warmly welcome children of all faiths and none. At St Joseph’s, every child is valued, included, and encouraged to belong.
Our school is a place of learning, laughter and growth. We want our pupils to discover a real joy in learning, to develop their talents, and to be curious about the world around them. Whether through sport, music, art, drama, or play, we believe school should be fun and full of opportunities for every child to shine.
We work in close partnership with parents and families, fostering a strong sense of community where everyone is respected and supported. As a proud School of Sanctuary since March 2025, we also place great importance on nurturing values of fairness, justice, and care for others—both within our school and in the wider world.
St Joseph’s is more than just a school—it is a welcoming community where children feel safe, happy, and ready to achieve their best.
I invite you to explore our website to get a sense of the life, spirit and belonging that makes St Joseph’s C.B.S. so special.
Senior Infants had special visitors from an Garda Siochana to get some new recruits and to teach them all about keeping safe in the community. These guys took it all in. The future is in good hands.
It's been another busy term. Here are some of the latest reasons to celebrate in our school.
Winners of the Seachtain na Gaeilge Tráth na gCeist in Drogheda Library.
Massive comhghairdeas to the 6th class team that came out winners on the day. ☘️🏆
We had our 4th,5th and 6th class pantomime 'A hint of Snow White'. They had 4 performances 2 in school and 2 in the Boys Club in Yellowbatter.
Ms Murphy's class won a pizza party for having the best attendance for February. Keep it up everyone.
Our Easter hamper winner Steven collecting his prize from Ms Bradley.
Enjoy the Easter holidays everyone. 🐣🐰
A massive thank you to all who baked, bought and contributed to our school bake sale! 🎂 🍰 🧁
As usual our school community’s response was outstanding and we raised a whooping €850 to support the development of schools and education in some of this worlds poorest countries. Every bun and biscuit bought today will help children and families far less fortunate than ours.
Visit https://www.schoolsandhealthfoundation.com/ to find out more about how the money raised today will help.
#UpTheJoes💚💛
Niall de Búrca: Master Storyteller entertained St. Joseph’s CBS with the joy of amazing traditional stories. The children were enthralled with his tales from juniors to 6th. What a treat for us 😍
#upthejoes💚💛
O’Raghallaighs GAA are back for another fantastic season of hurling for the year 2026/2027.
Catering for ages U6-U11, the O’Raghallaighs are looking forward to another successful year playing Ireland’s oldest sport!
We are looking for children of all ages and ability levels (including complete beginners) to join our ever-growing hurling family here in the O’Raghallaighs GAA Club in Drogheda.
To enquire further, please see poster below, or contact Ciarán on 086 0577959.
We look forward to seeing you on the pitch this Thursday from 6:00-7:00!
O’Raghallaighs Abú! 💚🤍
@oraghallaighsgfc
On Thursday we had a céilí mór with 1st and 2nd class. The boys and girls were led expertly by céilí master Ms Maloney and accompanied by our fabulous musicians who returned again this year. They're building their dancing skills each year. I'm sure we'll have a few set dancing champions in the future. Thanks to all the teachers for getting involved.
#upthejoes💚💛
Seachtain na Gaeilge at St Joseph's.
So much effort from the children using their gaeilge throughout the day, art competitions, singing, Gaeilge walking trails, ceilis and more and a massive assembly to finish on our Lá Glas. So much talent in our sea of green during our assembly. Thanks to Ms Lucey for coordinating all the fantastic activities and to all teachers and students for putting in so much effort to make it a success. Maith sibh 💚🤍🧡
The first classes to use our new astroturf pitch were the junior and senior infants, out for GAA coaching today.
Lovely flash of bright green colour just in time for our Là Glas!!
What a fabulous day for creating history! Today we had the FIRST EVER Girls football team from St Joseph's CBS play in O'Raghallaighs. We are so proud of every one of you young ladies who took to the pitch for the first time today. The boys and girls played against teams from @scoilaonghusa_gaelscoil and @stbrigidsstpatricksns. The future is looking bright with fantastic football on display from all. Well done everyone.
What a fantastic effort by the children and staff for World Book Day. Everyone looked amazing. Thanks for sharing all your fantastic books with us.
#worldbookday #upthejoes💚💛
Voted BEST BURGERS EVER by our 6th class Nurture group. Home made burgers made by the lads and devoured by all. Led by Head Chef Ms Mc Mahon.
Well done
Dia dhaoibh gach duine,
Active a nÓg is returning to Drogheda for 2 weekends! We are running 2 workshops on Saturday the 7th and 14th of March.
A great way for kids to improve their fundamental movement skills, physical literacy, and GAA skills, all while learning a bit of Gaeilge along the way ☘️. Suitable for all primary school children of all abilities.
Sessions are only €10 per child, or purchase the 2 week bundle for only €16.
Register via activenanog.com
Or contact:
Conor 0833666753
Donnacha 0830525872
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