Magilligan Community Playgroup

11/05/2026

Next month we celebrate 25 years in our Playgroup building. If you have any photos of yourself or your child attending the playgroup over this time and wish to share please send to [email protected] as we hope to put together a series of throwbacks as we prepare to celebrate this milestone!
Thank you

27/04/2026

3 year old programme parents please check Seesaw for an important update

27/03/2026

Thank you to all who bought tickets for our Easter Raffle. Winners are:-
Maureen McGonigle - Benone Print
Kaytee Evans - Mussenden Print
Callum White - Spar Voucher
Joan Doherty - Marshall Howe voucher
Joshua Craig - Limavady Whiskey
Cameron Doherty - Point Voucher!

Thanks again to our very generous sponsors for the prizes!

23/03/2026

Great prizes for our Easter raffle. Tickets only £1 per strip! Contact playgroup or see Kelly for tickets!

23/03/2026

If you received the outcome of your child’s Pre-School (Stage 1) or Primary 1 application today, there is guidance on the next steps within the email or letter you received and on the EA’s website 👉 https://ow.ly/mEsp50YuP7i

Here you will also find:

✅ FAQs
✅ Lists of pre-schools/schools with places available

Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs awaiting placement will be updated by their SEN link officer or school/setting when a placement has been secured.

This process may take a little longer in order to find the best placement for your child’s needs.

20/03/2026

📢 Next Monday, 23 March, the outcome of Pre-School (Stage 1) and Primary 1 applications for September 2026 admissions will be issued to parents and carers.

Applicants who applied via EA Connect will receive an email. If you do not receive an email, please check your junk folder. If you did not apply via EA Connect a letter will be sent to your home address.

For children yet to secure a Pre-school or P1 place, you will receive an email or letter from the Education Authority.

📢 Please note, pre-school applicants of underage children and late deferrals will receive their outcome on 19 May 2026.

Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs awaiting placement will be updated by their SEN link officer or school/setting when a placement has been secured. This process may take a little longer in order to find the best placement for your child’s needs.

For further information, visit 👉 https://ow.ly/IqqT50YuN0V

05/03/2026

Massive thanks to everyone who supported our successful Bingo night. We couldn’t have done it without those of you who came, sponsored our winning lines, houses and raffle prizes. We raised over £700 for our playgroup funds.

Bellarena Fuels Spar Magilligan Limavady Single Barrel Irish Whiskey The Point Bar, Magilligan LMF Electrics Ltd Emma Brown Lavish Hair Boutique Connolly & Bradley Solicitors GAELSPORTS Seacoast Stores St Aidan's GAC, Magilligan Waves Coffee Shop & Bistro Deighans' Caravans Perfectly Imperfect Benone Getaways Abax Electrical Limited Stitch and Sew, Limavady, EK Holiday Lets and Nass Media, Magilligan

and the following parent/ family donations for Bingo Prizes

Eoin and Caitlin
Joan
Ralph and Jacqui
Angela and Ryan
Brian

26/02/2026

Looking forward to a great night for the playgroup. Anyone who has generously offered sponsorship please see Kelly ASAP. Thanks 😊

25/02/2026