Clontibret National School
Clontibret, Monaghan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 23 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 9 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10751E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clontibret National School is a small, vibrant rural primary school under the patronage of the Church of Ireland, serving the parish and welcoming children of all faiths and none. The school is democratically run in partnership with parents, teachers and the wider church community, fostering a caring environment where pupils are encouraged to respect one another and develop their unique talents. The curriculum is delivered within a safe and secure learning setting that promotes spiritual, intellectual, emotional and social growth. Emphasis is placed on a balanced programme of teaching, sporting activity and community involvement, allowing children to thrive academically while also benefiting from extracurricular pursuits. Modern facilities, provided by the purpose‑built premises opened in 2008, support a range of learning experiences and cater for pupils of varying abilities and needs.
History
A primary school linked to St Colman’s Church of Ireland has existed on the site since the 1700s. Records show renovations in the 1820s to a two‑storey building with classrooms above and the teacher’s residence below, the roof being slated rather than thatched. This historic building served Clontibret NS until February 2008, when a new school was constructed at Aughnameal. The community, led by the Clontibret Pipe Band, walked from the old to the new premises on 16 February 2008; the new school opened on 18 February 2008 and was officially inaugurated by Minister for Education Batt O’Keeffe in September 2008.
Applying to Clontibret 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 Clontibret 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 Clontibret National School
How many pupils attend Clontibret National School?
Clontibret National School has 23 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 9 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Clontibret National School a DEIS school?
No. Clontibret 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 Clontibret National School?
Clontibret National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.