Aughrim National School
Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 31 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 23 girls, 8 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14684M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Aughrim National School is a co‑educational, Roman Catholic primary school situated in the heart of Aughrim, operating under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin. The school adopts a child‑centred ethos, striving to create a safe, comfortable and happy environment where pupils are encouraged to develop kindness, independence, resilience and a love of learning. The curriculum places strong emphasis on achieving solid foundations in literacy and numeracy while also nurturing broader curricular interests appropriate to each child’s age and ability. The school accommodates nine mainstream classrooms and provides specialised support for children with autism, with plans to open a second dedicated autism class in September 2025. Facilities include a spacious playground equipped with tarmacadam courts and grass pitches, supporting both structured and free‑play activities. An active Parents’ Association and a dedicated Board of Management work closely with staff to foster a dynamic relationship with the local community, reinforcing the school’s inclusive and supportive character.
Applying to Aughrim 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 Aughrim 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 Aughrim National School
How many pupils attend Aughrim National School?
Aughrim National School has 31 pupils enrolled, 23 girls and 8 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Aughrim National School a DEIS school?
No. Aughrim 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 Aughrim National School?
Aughrim National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.