​Stair na Scoile

​Scoil Nioclás Naofa is named after the early Christian Bishop, Nicholas of Myra.

The original school was built a short distance from the present site. The current school was erected in 1940. It was originally a five-roomed school. Three new classrooms were added on at later dates.
In 1972 an Assembly Hall was added. At that time also, the yard was extended and the boys’ and girls’ school amalgamated to form a co-educational school. In 1972, Carrowkeel National School was amalgamated with Dunmore and in January 1981 Flaskagh National School amalgamated with Dunmore.
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In 1987, the playground was extended to include a second basketball court and a sports field. We have one of the largest playgrounds of any school in the county. In 2002-2003, major refurbishment work took place with modifications to incorporate a Learning Support Room, Resource Room, and Principals’ Office.

Our School crest

​​Scoil Nioclás Naofa has recently adopted the Dunmore Coat of Arms as a school crest.

The Crest is divided down the centre by a set of battlements representing the military aspects associated with the history of Dunmore. In the sides there are elements of the O’Connor and the De Birmingham Arms, two of the more prominent Dunmore families.

The Oak Tree which is pulled up by its roots represents the O’Connor family. The pointed design on the other side represents the De Birminghams.
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There are four symbols in the middle. At the top is a small rind, which was the metal fitting on which two mill stones turned, because Dunmore has a history of milling. Next is an early Christian cross, representing the churches of Dunmore. Underneath the cross, there is a circle with waves representing the Sinking River which runs through Dunmore. Finally, the ancient tower represents the Dún or Fort part of the town’s name.