principal’s message
Welcome to Barefield NS
Barefield National School has a distinguished history in the field of Education. Since 1895, it has been a progressive centre of innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.
Our children have access to fantastic facilities. We have sixteen mainstream classrooms, a special class and multi-sensory room for children with autism, six support teaching rooms, a large school hall, library, astro-turf pitch, basketball yard, two playing pitches and spacious yards. All classrooms have the latest flat-panel interactive boards.
Barefield National School
Latest News
Our new prospectus for 2026/2027 is ready and will be available at the Open Night for 5th and 6th class primary school pupils, and their parents & guardians, on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 7pm.
The prospectus will also be available to download shortly.
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The children gather in the hall to practice ‘When I Play for The Parish’ ahead of Clare FM’s visit to the school on Monday. Hon The Parish 👏👏👏 St. Joseph's Doora-Barefield GAA Club ... See MoreSee Less
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County Finals don't come around too often so we are asking all households, businesses and schools to show your colours and fly the flag!! If you have a car that needs a touch up or a few stray sheep you want to call your own! Paint them!! 🤣🤣🇶🇦🇶🇦🇶🇦🇶🇦🇶🇦. 🏐🏐🏐🏐
Doora Barefield Parish Barefield NS Doora Barefield Community Games ... See MoreSee Less
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Today 3rd and 4th classes attended a monster football blitz in the Fairgreen organised by Marc O Domhnaill from Clare GAA. Approx 300 children from 6 six primary schools enjoyed the day out. ... See MoreSee Less
4th Class pupils working on our new 'Chrome Books'. ... See MoreSee Less
Today, we celebrated the first Assembly of the school year. Mr. Ruane spoke about our School Charter, we were introduced to this year’s Student Council, and 6th Class shared their thoughts on what makes a good friend. Congratulations to all our September Students of the Month and Classes of the Month—your school is very proud of you ... See MoreSee Less
Congrats Ellie🎉 Huge Congratulations to Elle Naughton! 🎉
We're beyond proud of Elle, who recently hosted the Future Leaders Awards Ceremony at Croke Park! 🙌
Not only did Elle take on the role of MC, but she also participated in the programme last year during TY and went on to win Best Task in Sports Journalism at the Student Competitions! 🏆 ... See MoreSee Less
A big thank you to Leroy and Damien for delivering excellent cycling training to all the children in Sixth Class – such an important skill for life. ... See MoreSee Less