Edenderry 2 National School
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About
Monasteroris National School is a co‑educational primary school under the patronage of the Church of Ireland and operates in line with the Department of Education and Skills curriculum. The school promotes a happy, friendly, inclusive and caring atmosphere where positivity and opportunity are central to everyday life. A strong partnership with parents is encouraged, recognising that parental interest and support are essential for equipping children with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. The modern campus, expanded in 2007, provides four bright, well‑resourced classrooms, a large outdoor pitch and playground, and a versatile PE hall that hosts physical education, drama productions, music sessions and assemblies throughout the year. These facilities, together with a dedicated staff committed to high standards of learning, create an environment where pupils are motivated to engage willingly and develop a lifelong love of learning.
History
Originally known as Edenderry (2) National School, the institution dates back to 1813 when a lime‑stone building was erected on Church Walk, Edenderry, by the Marquess of Downshire. In 1823 James Allen became principal, overseeing 72 pupils, 39 of whom could read. A 1971 re‑organisation amalgamated Clonbullogue and Carbury schools with Edenderry, adding a prefabricated block. The deteriorating original building was replaced by a modern two‑classroom school on the rectory grounds in 1982, officially opened by Minister of Education Gemma Hussey on 13 April 1984, and renamed Monasteroris National School after the parish. A substantial extension in 2007 added further classrooms, a large pitch, playground and a PE hall, bringing the school into the 21st‑century educational environment.