Annagh National School
Miltown Malbay, Clare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 81 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 47 girls, 34 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15221A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Annagh National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, serving the local community under a Catholic ethos. The school follows the Irish national curriculum and places a strong emphasis on holistic development, nurturing academic achievement alongside social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Core values such as respect, responsibility, resilience and inclusivity guide everyday learning, encouraging pupils to be curious, creative and confident in their pursuits. The school benefits from a range of modern facilities, including an indoor hall, a spacious yard and an astroturf pitch, with hot meals provided free of charge each day. Classrooms are equipped with high‑quality broadband, interactive whiteboards and a substantial stock of laptops to support digital literacy. Extra‑curricular provision includes music lessons from second class, focusing on traditional Irish music, and a robust sports programme featuring football, soccer, basketball and weekly GAA coaching. A before‑ and after‑school care service, Annagh After School Pals, offers supervised care from 7.45 am until 4.40 pm, supporting families in the community.
Applying to Annagh 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.
National term dates 2026/27
View Annagh 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 Annagh 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 Annagh National School
How many pupils attend Annagh National School?
Annagh National School has 81 pupils enrolled, 47 girls and 34 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Annagh National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Annagh National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Annagh National School?
Annagh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.