Clover Hill National School
Cloverhill, Roscommon
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 51 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 16 girls, 35 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13262E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cloverhill National School is a modern, rural primary school situated just outside Roscommon town. It is a mixed‑gender institution catering for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school operates two main classroom blocks – the Junior Room and the Senior Room – complemented by dedicated Learning Support and Resource rooms. All spaces are described as bright, warm and spacious, providing a welcoming environment for both teaching and independent study. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on hands‑on, experiential learning. Pupils regularly engage in outdoor and community‑based activities such as farm visits, nature walks and recycling projects, reflecting the school’s commitment to the Green Schools programme and physical literacy initiatives. Creative subjects are well supported, with programmes in Irish dancing, visual arts and drama, and the school celebrates cultural events like St Patrick’s Day and the Nativity play. A daily pick‑up and drop‑off bus service is available for families who require transport.
Applying to Clover Hill 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 Clover Hill 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 Clover Hill National School
How many pupils attend Clover Hill National School?
Clover Hill National School has 51 pupils enrolled, 16 girls and 35 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Clover Hill National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Clover Hill National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Clover Hill National School?
Clover Hill National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.