School History

School History

A school in Drummond dates back to 1824 when the teacher Patrick O’Keefe ran the school in ‘an old chapel lent’. The average attendance at that time was 30 boys and 16 girls. This school was located around the stage area of the present parish hall. At this time Drummond was a pay school in which the Master received a small stipend from the children. Master received one penny per week, sometimes more, sometimes less and out of that he had to keep the school house, provide some books, heating etc. By 1835 there were two teachers and the average attendance had increased. This school closed in 1946 when the new school building was built.

1946 - present

1946 The site for the new school was donated by Mrs. Mary B. Griffin in 1945 and the building was completed in 1946 – a two roomed slated building looking very much as it is today. On the 15th April 1946 Mr. Seán Moriarty and Mrs. O’Hanlon led their pupils into the school for the first time.

1950 Mr. Moriarty took a position in nearby Glynn NS and was replaced by Mr. James Murray.

1958 Flushing toilets were installed. The outdoor shelter and the water tower.

1959 Electric lights were switched on.

1969 Central heating was installed.

1970 Both Mr. Murray and Mrs. Eileen O’ Hanlon retired. Mr. Joseph Moylan was appointed Principal and Mrs. Mary Gladney was appointed assistant.

1975 Boards of Management were appointed in 1975 throughout Ireland and the members of the first Board of Management of Drummond NS were: Fr. McDonald PP, Joe Moylan Principal, Kathleen Murphy, Ned Gladney, Mary Callaghan and Andy Ralph.

1981 Tables and chairs replaced the desks.

1982 Carpets and blinds were fitted.

1983 The school benefited from an agreement with the Hall Committee and acquired the use of the ball court.

1986 The telephone and first computer were purchased.

1990 The flat roof was refurbished. The school also benefited from services of the FÁS scheme.

1991 Mrs. Mary Gladney retired from her position as Assistant Principal in St. Brendan’s NS and Mrs. Anne Boland was appointed to this position.

1992 A photocopier was acquired.

1993 A burglar alarm system was installed.

1995 The History Mural depicting 2000 years of local history was painted on the back wall of the senior room.

1998 Telecom supplied a personal computer capable of operating the internet.

1999 A new roof was fitted and the school got the services of its first Remedial/Support Teacher. The Peace Oak Tree was also planted.

2000 The Millenium garden was planted and new double glazed PVC windows were installed.

2002 The school was rewired and a fire system was installed- bringing the school up to date for the modern equipment it now contained.

2007 The Blessing and Official Opening of the General Purposes Room on 11th

May. The addition provided space for indoor sports, assemblies, meetings

and a creative arts area.

2008 The school yard was concreted.

2009 Mr. Joseph Moylan retired as principal and Mrs. Anne Boland was appointed.

Ms. Aisling McDonald was appointed as the second teacher.

2013 5 new laptops and 6 ipads were purchased for the school.

2014 Marmoleum flooring replaced the carpets in the school.

2017 Ms. Sarah McCabe was appointed as the assistant principal and second classroom teacher.

2020 Mrs. Anne Boland retired and Ms. Cheryl Brennan was appointed as Principal.

2021 Outdoor classroom was installed by the parents.