Clonown National School
Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 28 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 11 girls, 17 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16427C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Clonown National School is a vibrant primary school serving a close‑knit community of around 30 pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, integrating academic learning with environmental stewardship, digital literacy and cultural enrichment. As a committed Green School holding thirteen Green Flags and participating in the Climate Ambassadors Project, sustainability is woven into everyday practice, from garden activities to eco‑friendly policies. The curriculum is enriched with specialist programmes such as Scratch programming during a dedicated seven‑week computer class, the IXL online maths platform and the Accelerated Reader scheme, all accessed via school‑provided Chromebooks. Pupils also benefit from a robust music programme, receiving individual instruments through the Music Generation initiative and learning traditional Irish instruments alongside contemporary ones. A varied extracurricular roster includes science competitions (Science Blast, BT Young Scientist), the Junior Entrepreneur Programme, regular physical education sessions, Gaelic coaching and frequent educational outings to local cultural venues. Daily hot school lunches are supplied free of charge, allowing children to choose their meals and fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere.
Applying to Clonown 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
View Clonown National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Clonown National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Clonown National School
How many pupils attend Clonown National School?
Clonown National School has 28 pupils enrolled, 11 girls and 17 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Clonown National School a DEIS school?
No. Clonown 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 Clonown National School?
Clonown National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.