Burrane National School
Killimer, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 17 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 7 girls, 10 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13738E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Burrane National School is a rural, co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in the picturesque village of Burrane, County Clare. Serving children from the parishes of Killimer, Knock and the surrounding area, the school currently educates 35 pupils across two mainstream classes. The school day begins at 9.20 am, with junior and senior infants finishing at 2.00 pm and first to sixth classes at 3.00 pm, and includes a short morning break and a midday lunch period. The school’s educational philosophy centres on the Irish motto “Fás agus Foghlaim” – growth and learning – aiming to provide a well‑ordered, caring and secure environment that nurtures intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development. An inclusive ethos ensures that children of all abilities are supported, with particular attention to special needs and the promotion of equality of access. Burrane NS offers a broad range of extra‑curricular activities, including STEM projects, music sessions, sport, a mini‑business enterprise and a health‑promoting programme, all designed to enrich pupils’ learning experiences and foster community involvement.
Applying to Burrane 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 Burrane 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 Burrane National School
How many pupils attend Burrane National School?
Burrane National School has 17 pupils enrolled, 7 girls and 10 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Burrane National School a DEIS school?
No. Burrane 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 Burrane National School?
Burrane National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.