Castleconnell National School
Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 241 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 117 girls, 124 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18161A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Castleconnell National School is a single‑stream, co‑educational primary school located in the heart of the Castleconnell/Ahane/Montpelier parish, set against the scenic banks of the River Shannon. The school serves a vibrant community of over 240 pupils and is staffed by a dedicated team of teachers, special needs assistants and ancillary personnel. Its ethos centres on creating a caring and stimulating environment where each child’s uniqueness is celebrated and their full potential is nurtured. The educational approach is balanced, delivering the full national curriculum while placing particular emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) initiatives. Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community are regarded as essential to providing a high‑quality learning experience. Pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning, preparing them to meet the challenges of life with enthusiasm. Facilities support both academic and extracurricular activities, with spaces designed to foster collaborative learning and creative exploration. The school’s recent expansion has enhanced classroom capacity and resources, ensuring a modern, supportive setting for both mainstream and special educational needs provision.
History
The school was built on its present site in the 1960s and was extended in the late 1980s, evolving into the single‑stream co‑educational institution it is today.
Applying to Castleconnell 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 Castleconnell 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 Castleconnell National School
How many pupils attend Castleconnell National School?
Castleconnell National School has 241 pupils enrolled, 117 girls and 124 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Castleconnell National School a DEIS school?
No. Castleconnell 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 Castleconnell National School?
Castleconnell National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.