Scoil Náisiunta Muire Gan Smál Lifford
Smart Steps at Scoil Náisiúnta Muire Gan Smál since 2025
Smart Steps began at Scoil Náisiúnta Muire Gan Smál, Lifford, in 2025 and is already becoming part of daily school life.
Our service provides structured, reliable school-age childcare in a warm and familiar school setting, supporting local children and families before and after the school day.
Children are encouraged to settle in, play, create and enjoy daily routines in a safe school environment where they can grow in confidence and independence.
We work closely with school leadership and the Board of Management to ensure that the service reflects the ethos, routines and safeguarding standards of Scoil Náisiúnta Muire Gan Smál.
About the School
Scoil Náisiúnta Muire Gan Smál is a welcoming mixed primary school serving the Lifford community and surrounding rural areas.
With approximately 120 pupils, the school provides a warm and supportive environment where children are encouraged to learn, grow and take part fully in school life.
Located in Lifford, close to Strabane and Castlefinn, Scoil Náisiúnta Muire Gan Smál is a caring school community where children can build confidence, friendships and a strong sense of belonging.
Principal: Mrs. Emma Bradley
Ethos: Catholic
Pupil Enrolment: 120
Teaching Staff: 11
School contact information
Services available at Scoil Náisiunta Muire Gan Smál
Afterschool
Link-hour option for infant classes
Full / Part Time holiday provision
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Smart Steps provides flexible, structured school-age childcare options tailored to meet the needs of local families: