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





Full lineup for our schools traditional music group in O’Connell Street next week 🎶🎹🎻
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Well done to past pupils Conor and Graham and the rest of the team on their tremendous performanceThe Doora-Barefield contingent that helped Clare to a first Munster U20 Hurling Championship in 12 years and a fifth in all - pictured at the Gaelic Grounds yesterday evening following an epic battle v Tipperary - Conor, Graham, Paudie and Thomas - Congratulations Lads and the whole Clare squad and management. Up the Banner! GAA Clare Doora Barefield Doora Barefield St. Joseph's Doora-Barefield GAA Club Munster GAA ... See MoreSee Less
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Mr. Cahill’s 5th class enjoyed some gymnastics and dance lessons over the past 4 weeks. They improved their movement and flexibility while also having great fun 🤸 🕺 ... See MoreSee Less
5th class enjoyed their first week with their student teacher Ms. O’ Loughlin 👩🏫 🧮 ... See MoreSee Less
Well done to our 6th class pupils Ciarán, Shane and Conor who received their medals for coming first in the Mid Clare regional hurling skills competition at halftime in the Clare vs. Offaly Tailteann Cup senior football game on Saturday 🏑 ... See MoreSee Less
More tickets for Saturday’s match are now available.
Tickets can be purchased here:
www.ticketmaster.ie/event/18006465A495C412?did=9346xivcc7wixxyr
No promo code is required.
Please share with family and supporters. Hopefully a great week ahead! GAA Clare Barefield NS Doora Barefield Parish Doora Barefield St. Joseph's Doora-Barefield GAA Club Munster GAA ... See MoreSee Less
Today we celebrated a very special milestone as Second class received their Holy Communion. 💒🤍
It was a day filled with sunshine, prayer, smiles, and precious memories shared with families, teachers, and friends. Thank you to Fr. Tom Doora Barefield Parish for his guidance over the last year in preparation for today. 🙏✨ And we even had a visit from a helicopter to wish us well with our special day.
Thank you to everyone who helped make today so meaningful and memorable especially our parents association for the great party back at the school. ... See MoreSee Less
As we begin the month of May, we’re delighted to share this beautiful May Altar created in our school. A heartfelt thank you to our own Mary for putting it together. 🌸🩵 ... See MoreSee Less