Ahane National School
Lisnagry, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 139 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 63 girls, 76 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16508C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ahane National School is a rural primary school situated on the outskirts of Limerick City, approximately five miles from the city centre and two miles from the main Limerick‑Dublin road. Over the past twenty‑five years the school has expanded from a modest three‑teacher, three‑room building into a modern, well‑equipped learning environment. The campus supports a range of contemporary teaching resources, including the Seesaw online learning platform and the Aladdin Schools Connect administration system, which facilitate both classroom instruction and home‑school communication. The school places a strong emphasis on community partnership and parental involvement. An active Parents Association collaborates with the Board of Management to support sporting, classroom and fundraising activities, reinforcing the principle of partnership that underpins the school’s ethos. A broad co‑curricular programme is offered, featuring sports such as football and hurling, environmental initiatives recognised by Active and Blue Flag awards, community games, a Junior Entrepreneur programme and a variety of after‑school clubs, all designed to enrich pupils’ educational experience beyond the core curriculum.
History
Ahane National School boasts a rich educational heritage rooted in a hurling heartland. Established as a small three‑teacher, three‑room school, it has grown substantially over the last quarter‑century, evolving into a contemporary primary school with expanded facilities and a diverse programme of activities that reflect both its rural character and its proximity to Limerick City.
Applying to Ahane National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
View Ahane National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Ahane National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Ahane National School
How many pupils attend Ahane National School?
Ahane National School has 139 pupils enrolled, 63 girls and 76 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ahane National School a DEIS school?
No. Ahane National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Ahane National School?
Ahane National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.