Clonenagh National School
MOUNTRATH, Laois
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 89 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 46 girls, 43 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18166K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clonenagh National School is a co‑educational, Church of Ireland primary school situated in Mountrath, County Laois. Catering for children from junior infants to sixth class, the school operates with a small, close‑knit community of around 68 pupils (38 boys and 30 girls as of the 2018/19 enrolment) and a dedicated team of five teachers. The school’s vision is to enable every child to fulfil their potential, become a lifelong learner and be well‑prepared for the next stage of education. This is pursued through high‑quality teaching, a focus on high expectations and a commitment to inspiring curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. The school places strong emphasis on holistic development, offering a range of extra‑curricular activities that reflect its ethos and community spirit. These include participation in the Green Schools and Active School programmes, a Cumann na mBunscol for early childhood sport, a school garden, regular church services, and school shows that showcase pupils’ talents. Such initiatives aim to foster environmental awareness, physical wellbeing, cultural appreciation and social confidence alongside academic achievement. Facilities at Clonenagh National School are designed to support both classroom learning and broader development. While the specific layout is not detailed, the presence of dedicated spaces for garden work, sports, and performance suggests a well‑rounded environment that encourages hands‑on learning, teamwork and creative expression. The school’s commitment to a supportive, values‑driven atmosphere underpins its aim to nurture confident, capable members of the community.
Applying to Clonenagh 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 Clonenagh 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 Clonenagh National School
How many pupils attend Clonenagh National School?
Clonenagh National School has 89 pupils enrolled, 46 girls and 43 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Clonenagh National School a DEIS school?
No. Clonenagh 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 Clonenagh National School?
Clonenagh National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.