Chriost Ri
Ennis, Clare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 226 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 114 girls, 112 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19559L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Chríost Rí is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in Cloughleigh, Ennis, County Clare. The school serves children from preschool (2 years) through to 6th class and places a strong emphasis on holistic development, fostering lifelong learners in a caring, inclusive environment. Modern teaching spaces include 13 mainstream classrooms, seven support rooms, a fully‑equipped gymnasium, music and sensory rooms, a library and a dedicated preschool “Room to Bloom”. Outdoor provision features basketball courts, an astro‑turf pitch, a running track, a school garden and a junior yard with soft‑surface play installations, complemented by a thriving kayaking club on the River Fergus. Digital learning is central to the school’s approach, with every classroom fitted with Promethean interactive panels, pupil‑access PCs and a shared suite of iPads. Music education is a cornerstone; pupils from 2nd to 6th class can choose a musical instrument and join junior or senior school bands, with instruments and tuition provided free of charge through a successful donation scheme. The school also offers free hot meals, a book‑rental scheme and extensive parent‑led activities, reinforcing strong community partnership and support for families.
History
Scoil Chríost Rí was founded in 1978 on the banks of the River Fergus in Cloughleigh, Ennis. Since its modest beginnings the school has expanded considerably and now occupies a new state‑of‑the‑art building that houses extensive classroom, support and sporting facilities.
Applying to Chriost Ri
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 Chriost Ri. 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 Chriost Ri
How many pupils attend Chriost Ri?
Chriost Ri has 226 pupils enrolled, 114 girls and 112 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Chriost Ri a DEIS school?
Yes. Chriost Ri is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Chriost Ri?
Chriost Ri has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.