Ciaran Naofa
Fuerty, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 60 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 25 girls, 35 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18194P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Ciaran’s National School, Fuerty is a small, rural Catholic primary school that places kindness and respect at the heart of its ethos. The school provides a warm, inclusive environment where every pupil is known, valued and supported to develop academically, socially and emotionally. A strong sense of community underpins daily life, with close links to the local parish, parents and community groups fostering a supportive circle around each child. The curriculum is broad and balanced, encouraging creativity, wellbeing and a lifelong love of learning. Small class sizes enable personalised attention, allowing children to build confidence, form strong friendships and explore their unique gifts. The school’s Catholic ethos informs the religious programme while welcoming children of all faiths, beliefs or none, and respects parental choice regarding participation. Facilities are designed to support a nurturing learning experience, with dedicated spaces for classroom learning, play and extracurricular activities such as the breakfast club and after‑school programmes. The school’s commitment to partnership with families and the Board of Management ensures a collaborative approach to education, reinforcing the values of faith, friendship and togetherness.
Applying to Ciaran Naofa
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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Ciaran Naofa. 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 Ciaran Naofa
How many pupils attend Ciaran Naofa?
Ciaran Naofa has 60 pupils enrolled, 25 girls and 35 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ciaran Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Ciaran Naofa 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 Ciaran Naofa?
Ciaran Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.