Carnane National School
Fedamore, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 30 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 13 girls, 17 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 09132P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Carnane National School, situated in Carnane, Fedamore, Co. Limerick, delivers a holistic primary education rooted in the Catholic tradition. The school’s ethos centres on the balanced development of each pupil’s academic, creative, emotional and physical wellbeing within a caring and safe environment. By embracing the Department of Education’s Primary School Curriculum alongside a broader, whole‑child approach, the school seeks to nurture curiosity and lifelong learning, guided by the vision “Education is a journey, not a race”. The school places a strong emphasis on sport and wellbeing. Pupils regularly engage in football and hurling sessions led by visiting instructors, and they benefit from weekly swimming lessons at the University of Limerick during one term each year. Opportunities for play, creativity and self‑confidence are woven throughout the day, supporting social interaction and personal growth. These programmes, together with a supportive community atmosphere, aim to equip children with the skills and confidence needed for future success.
Applying to Carnane 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 Carnane 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 Carnane National School
How many pupils attend Carnane National School?
Carnane National School has 30 pupils enrolled, 13 girls and 17 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Carnane National School a DEIS school?
No. Carnane 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 Carnane National School?
Carnane National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.