Claremorris National School
Claremorris, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 314 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 164 girls, 150 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20585T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Claremorris National School operates across two distinct campuses in the town of Claremorris. The Convent Campus caters for junior infants through to fourth class, while the Kilcolman Campus accommodates fifth and sixth class pupils. Both sites provide purpose‑built classrooms and dedicated play areas, supporting a balanced programme of academic learning and physical development. The school places a strong emphasis on integrating technology into everyday teaching; a 2021 grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan enabled the purchase of iPads, interactive whiteboards and a range of STEM equipment, helping to bridge the digital divide and enhance learning for pupils at risk of educational disadvantage. The ethos of the school is reflected in its commitment to holistic education, environmental stewardship and community involvement. It runs an after‑school club, participates in the Green Schools programme and offers a range of extracurricular activities, including an annual sports day. As a registered charity (No. 20206759), the school reinvests resources into pupil‑centred initiatives, ensuring that each child benefits from a supportive, inclusive and forward‑looking learning environment.
Applying to Claremorris 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 Claremorris 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 Claremorris National School
How many pupils attend Claremorris National School?
Claremorris National School has 314 pupils enrolled, 164 girls and 150 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Claremorris National School a DEIS school?
No. Claremorris 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 Claremorris National School?
Claremorris National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.