Carrickerry National School
Athea, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 49 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 32 girls, 17 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11280T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Carrickerry National School is a primary‑level national school situated in the village of Athea, County Limerick (V94 N592). As a state‑funded institution it provides the Irish junior cycle curriculum to children in the local community, fostering the foundational skills of literacy, numeracy and personal development. The school’s motto, “Building the future, together”, reflects a collaborative ethos that encourages pupils to work jointly, develop confidence and become active participants in their own learning journey. The school positions itself as a community hub, welcoming families and offering a safe, supportive environment for young learners. With a roll number of 11280T, Carrickerry National School serves a modest cohort, allowing for personalised attention and close relationships between pupils and staff. Contact can be made via telephone (069 76229) or email (office@carrickerryns.ie). In line with national health guidance, the school has remained closed due to COVID‑19 until further notice, demonstrating a commitment to the wellbeing of its students and the wider community.
Applying to Carrickerry 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 Carrickerry 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 Carrickerry National School
How many pupils attend Carrickerry National School?
Carrickerry National School has 49 pupils enrolled, 32 girls and 17 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Carrickerry National School a DEIS school?
No. Carrickerry 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 Carrickerry National School?
Carrickerry National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.