Carraroe National School
Carraroe, Sligo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 389 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 180 girls, 209 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14636B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Carraroe National School (Scoil Naomh Éanna) is a co‑educational, mainstream primary school situated on the outskirts of Sligo town, overlooking Knocknarea and Tobernalt Holy Well. Under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Elphin, the school welcomes pupils of all faiths and backgrounds, fostering a happy, inclusive and caring learning environment. The curriculum is delivered by a team of fifteen classroom teachers, supported by special‑education teachers and assistants, and is guided by the Department of Education’s regulations and resources. The campus combines modern facilities with ample outdoor space. Recent extensions include the 2007 building phase, the Radharc na Sí addition in 2014 and a two‑storey development completed in 2021. Pupils benefit from a large PE hall, two grass pitches, three main yard areas and a well‑maintained school garden, Slí na Óg. The school’s ethos promotes academic excellence, sporting culture and extracurricular activities, reflected in awards such as the Science Foundation Ireland Curious Minds Gold Award and the Amber Flag Mental Health Awareness Programme.
History
Founded in 1964 by Fr John Egan, Carraroe National School began as a three‑teacher school serving the sub‑parish of St John’s in the Diocese of Elphin. It was created through the amalgamation of Lakeview National School and has grown to accommodate 368 pupils. Over the decades the school has expanded its facilities, with major building projects in 2007, the opening of Radharc na Sí in 2014 and a two‑storey development in 2021, reflecting its ongoing commitment to providing a modern learning environment for the community.
Applying to Carraroe 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 Carraroe 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 Carraroe National School
How many pupils attend Carraroe National School?
Carraroe National School has 389 pupils enrolled, 180 girls and 209 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Carraroe National School a DEIS school?
No. Carraroe 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 Carraroe National School?
Carraroe National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.