Live Breaking News & Updates on Barefield School

Stay updated with breaking news from Barefield school. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

Passion and pride in the parish - The Clare Champion


Passion and pride in the parish
May 29, 2021
John Burns can look back on a lifetime of achievement as he steps down as principal of Barefield National School
THREE small classrooms, a prefab and outdoor toilets, classes of 45 children in a room meant for 20, stepping over school bags to correct children’s work.
The early days of John Burns’ professional life at Barefield National School, where he started in 1980, are a far cry from the modern, richly-resourced facility he retires from this Friday.
Now into his last week as principal, John recalled the days when white chalk and blackboard were his only teaching aids and the excitement he felt when the school first got coloured chalk. ....

John Burns , Alex Ferguson , Mollie Baker , Angela Wylde , Joe Queally , Davy Fitzgerald , Seanie Mcmahon , John Burn , Jamesieo Connor , Barefield School , Department Of Education , Barefield National School , St Flannan College , Clare Education Centre , Ennis National School , Barefield National , Mary Immaculate , Christ The King , Tennis National , Paddy Conroy , Special Education , Doora Barefield , Ger Loughnane , Clare Champion , ஜான் தீக்காயங்கள் , அலெக்ஸ் ஃபெர்குசன் ,