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Email: office@stanthonysmayo.ie
Accounts: accounts@stanthonysmayo.ie
Humbert Way, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Roll No: 19248R
Phone: 094-9022661 Charity Reg no: 20140519

Our School Blog
We love to keep you up-to-date with all our news. So, check back here often!


Thanks to Penneys
What can we say?! Thank you to our local Penneys, Castlebar for an amazing donation. The pupils and staff of St. Anthony’s are overwhelmed with the kindness and generosity of you all and our community. Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you 🎄🎅✨🙏
Ross Higgins
Dec 18, 20251 min read


Christmas decorations.
Senior C have been very busy this week making Christmas decorations 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
karenmcguiredrummi
Dec 12, 20251 min read


In November we remember.
In November we remember. All pupils decorated a candle for their loved ones. We will continue to pray for these special people and keep them in our thoughts and prayers for the month of November .
karenmcguiredrummi
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Tile design workshop
The pupils got their tiles back which they made through the ‘Towards Inclusion’ programme with Davitt College students. They came back from the kiln and they look fabulous!
Ross Higgins
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Sports & Wellbeing - yoga
Personal trainer and yoga instructor Neil Douglas came to St. Anthony’s and took all our pupils for a yoga session.
Ross Higgins
Nov 14, 20251 min read


ISSSC basketball
St. Anthony’s girls represented the school and Mayo and went to Sligo to partake in the ISSSC basketball tournament. They played against schools from Sligo, Donegal and Galway. Some brilliant skills and attitude on show.
Ross Higgins
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Maths week
As part of maths week the pupils got to play lots of board games and other games which incorporates various maths skills. A fun way to learn maths!
Ross Higgins
Oct 20, 20251 min read


Active Week
As well as Sports Day the pupils also learnt how to play Kick rounders and Kwik cricket.
Ross Higgins
Jun 13, 20251 min read


Sports Day 2025
Luckily the rain held off for this years school sports day. The pupils took part in running, space hopper, egg and spoon and sack races....
Ross Higgins
Jun 10, 20251 min read


Towards Inclusion- tile design.
As part of the ‘Towards Inclusion’ programme pupils from Davitt College and St. Anthony’s worked together with artist Ella to create a...
Ross Higgins
May 13, 20251 min read


Tennis lessons in Castlebar
It’s summer season so the pupils of Senior C, D and F started four weeks of tennis lessons. The warm up sessions helped the pupils...
Ross Higgins
May 7, 20251 min read


Rounders with Mayo Sports Partnership
Ray McNamara from Mayo Sports Partnership came in to teach the pupils the game of rounders. The pupils were able to practice two of their...
Ross Higgins
May 7, 20251 min read


Towards inclusion wellbeing project - jewellery making
The pupils of St.Anthony’s and Davitt College worked in collaboration with each other today through the Towards Inclusion wellbeing...
Ross Higgins
Apr 2, 20251 min read


Senior C woodwork projects.
Senior C have been very busy working on their woodwork projects. Take a look at their wall mounted cup holder and their mug tree cup...
karenmcguiredrummi
Mar 24, 20251 min read


ISSSC bowling tournament
The pupils of St.Anthony’s joined St. Dympna’s School, Ballina, Lakeview School, Galway and St. Joseph’s School, Sligo in a fantastic...
Ross Higgins
Mar 19, 20251 min read


Creative arts programme!
Senior B,C and D made original shamrocks using a variety of materials. This was part of the creative arts programme and we are very...
karenmcguiredrummi
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Thrilled with our new logo
We have just launched our new school crest and motto. Our crest incorporates the lily for St Anthony, the map of Mayo, the ISL for...
St Anthonys School
Mar 12, 20251 min read


Connacht Rugby
Two of the four fundamental skills we are aiming to improve in our pupils are catching and throwing. Simon from Connacht Rugby came into...
St Anthonys School
Mar 12, 20251 min read


Walking to Balla challenge
One of the school’s fundamental movement skills that we are trying to improve is walking. Pupils were set a challenge for the month of...
St Anthonys School
Mar 12, 20251 min read


Valentine's Day Art Senior C
Senior C had fun with St Valentine’s art and songs of love ❤️ Here is a sample of our work❤️❤️❤️❤️
karenmcguiredrummi
Feb 13, 20251 min read
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