9th June 2026
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We hope this letter finds you and your family happy and healthy. We are pleased to welcome your son back to O’Connell School for the 2026/27 academic year.
The start dates are as follows
| Year Group |
Start Date |
Times |
| 1st Years Induction |
Wed 26th August 2024 |
9:30-12pm |
| 3rd Years & 6th Years |
Wednesday 26th August 2024 |
10:00-12pm |
| 2nd & 5th Years |
Thursday 27th August 2024 |
10:00-12pm |
|
Transition Year
|
Friday 28th August
|
10:00 -12pm
|
|
All students
|
Friday 28th August
|
8:35 - 12:55pm
|
UNIFORM & School Jackets
O’Connell School has a strict school uniform policy. All students are required to wear the following:
FULLY black shoes or runners. No other shoes will be accepted. Students who present without full uniforms will be returned home.
White Shirt, Grey Slacks
School Jumper & Tie 1st 2nd3rd Year wear the BLUE Jumper, 5th, 6th & LCA wear the MAROON Available from the school’s website http://oconnellschool.ie/ or GRANTS, Manor St, Dublin 7. TY students are provided with a school top.
They must wear grey trousers, white shirt and black shoes or runners. Link for school uniform. click here!
On PE days students are required to wear the school tracksuit. Link for school tracksuit. Click Here! 
General Information for Parents/Guardians
School Day
School starts at 8:35 a.m. and ends at 3:25 p.m. daily, except for an early finish on Wednesday @12:55p.m.
Students who are absent, late or leave early for a medical appointment need to provide a note from a parent or relevant healthcare provider through the school app.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast is available for each student (free of charge). The breakfast club starts at 8:10 a.m. each morning.
School Canteen
All students are provided with a hot meal (free of charge) at 11:20 and a snack at 1:35. No junior cycle students are allowed to leave the premises during the school day. If a student leaves the school without permission, they will be asked to stay at home until I can meet with a parent/guardian.
Mobile Phone Policy
We have a strict NO PHONE POLICY in O’Connell School. We ask that you discuss this with your son before he returns to school. If your son insists on using his phone, the phone will be confiscated and sent to the office. Phones will be returned to students at 3:25.
School App
Thank you to all parents who are already using the app. If you are having difficulties downloading the School App don't hesitate to get in touch with Mr. Hobbs on DHBOM@oconnellschool.ie. All communication with the school is carried out through the School App. All payments/permissions and notes to staff can be made through this app.
Contact Number/Address
Please inform the school if you have changed your address or contact number. We need a number for the school app to work. It is vital for communication that we have your most up-to-date details for emergency reasons.
School Phone Number: 01-8748307
Secretary Email: secretary@oconnellschool.ie
I look forward to working closely with you and your son to help him obtain the very best education. Have a fantastic summer. As always if you have any queries please email me at MTBOM@oconnellschool.ie.
Warm Regards
___________________
Ms.Timmons
Deputy Principal
Please contact Grants Uniforms Manor St or purchase online through the following link
Click here for uniform links to Grants online store
Grey trousers/ white shirts can be purchased in any store. School jumpers and tie are only available from Grants.
O Connell School Parents Association and Student Council are pleased to introduce the O Connell School Tracksuit. The tracksuit can be worn all day on PE days only. The rationale behind the tracksuit is to save time during PE lessons getting changed, it's more hygienic and reduces pressure on parents to purchase named brands. The tracksuit is available through the MFC Sports Website or you can follow the link attached. There are also numerous options for school Jackets/Puffers. Jackets/Puffers can be worn daily.
Click Here for Tracksuits Link