Aughawillan National School
Garadice, Leitrim
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 30 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 16 girls, 14 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16932P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Aughawillan National School is a rural primary school situated in Lisgruddy, Garadice, County Leitrim. The school delivers the Irish primary curriculum with a strong emphasis on both the Irish language and English, offering dedicated pages for subjects such as English, Gaeilge, Mathematics, Physical Education, Art and the Social, Environmental and Scientific Education (SESE) framework. A range of general resources and useful website links are provided to support classroom learning and extend pupils’ experiences beyond the classroom. The school maintains an active online presence that includes a regularly updated school blog, a calendar of events and a photo archive documenting school life. Resources for parents are collated on a dedicated page, offering guidance on school policies, forms and other essential information. The school’s digital platform also highlights its commitment to internet safety and provides links to external educational sites, reflecting a holistic approach to student wellbeing and community engagement.
Applying to Aughawillan 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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Aughawillan National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- 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 Aughawillan National School
How many pupils attend Aughawillan National School?
Aughawillan National School has 30 pupils enrolled, 16 girls and 14 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Aughawillan National School a DEIS school?
No. Aughawillan 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 Aughawillan National School?
Aughawillan National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.