Carron National School
Ennis, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 15 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 12 girls, 3 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18190H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Carron National School is a co‑educational, Catholic primary school situated in the heart of the Burren, North Clare. The school provides education for children from infants through to sixth class, delivering the full nine subjects of the Primary School Curriculum alongside a programme of visiting instructors who enrich the timetable with diverse extra‑curricular activities. A shared learning support teacher enhances the inclusive ethos, ensuring that every pupil receives the assistance they need to thrive academically and socially. The school occupies a bright, spacious building set within attractive grounds that are regularly used as an outdoor classroom. The unique Burren landscape forms an integral part of the learning environment, allowing pupils to engage directly with the natural surroundings and develop a strong sense of place. A caring, family‑like atmosphere underpins daily life, with a focus on safety, happiness and the realisation of each child’s potential. The Board of Management oversees the school’s resources, finance and development, supporting a well‑maintained, modern facility that meets the requirements of contemporary primary education.
Applying to Carron 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 Carron 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 Carron National School
How many pupils attend Carron National School?
Carron National School has 15 pupils enrolled, 12 girls and 3 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Carron National School a DEIS school?
No. Carron 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 Carron National School?
Carron National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.