Clondrinagh National School
LIOS UI CHATASAIGH, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 5 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 3 girls, 2 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18540I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clondrinagh National School is a small rural primary school situated in the parish of Lissycasey/Ballynacally, County Clare, approximately 20 km from Ennis. With an enrolment of just 17 pupils, the school is able to offer highly personalised learning, ensuring each child receives individual attention throughout the day. The school operates from 9:00 am to 2:50 pm, with a structured timetable that includes a morning break at 11:00 am and a lunch period from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm. An after‑school club is available for infants until the end of the school day. The curriculum embraces a broad range of subjects, from core languages (English, Gaeilge, Français) and mathematics to the sciences, history, geography, and a full arts programme that includes music, visual arts, drama and physical education. ICT is a cornerstone of the school’s approach; every classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard, each pupil is provided with a tablet computer, and the school has earned the Digital School of Distinction award for exemplary use of technology in teaching and learning. Environmental stewardship is also a key focus. Since 2011 the school has participated in the Green‑Schools Ireland programme, achieving four Green Flags for litter and waste, energy, water and travel & transport, and is currently working towards a flag for biodiversity. Regular music concerts, school tours and participation in local sports leagues further enrich the pupils’ educational experience.
Applying to Clondrinagh 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 Clondrinagh 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 Clondrinagh National School
How many pupils attend Clondrinagh National School?
Clondrinagh National School has 5 pupils enrolled, 3 girls and 2 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Clondrinagh National School a DEIS school?
No. Clondrinagh 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 Clondrinagh National School?
Clondrinagh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.