Cloverfield National School
Dromkeen, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 42 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 22 girls, 20 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15700M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cloverfield National School is a small, four‑teacher Catholic primary school situated in the parish of Kilteely‑Dromkeen in east Limerick. It provides co‑educational primary education for boys and girls from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, currently accommodating 42 pupils across eight classes. The school follows the Irish Primary School Curriculum within a friendly, secure environment, and places a strong emphasis on holistic development – addressing the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral, emotional and social needs of each child. The school’s Catholic ethos is complemented by a respectful acknowledgement of other faiths, and it actively promotes gender equity, a firm yet kind code of discipline, and the use of the Irish language where possible. A wide variety of extra‑curricular programmes and activities are offered, and an introductory morning for incoming Junior Infants helps families settle in. The school’s motto, *“Chun tosaigh le chéile”* (Together we move forward), reflects its commitment to community, parental involvement and the personal growth of both pupils and staff.
Applying to Cloverfield 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 Cloverfield 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 Cloverfield National School
How many pupils attend Cloverfield National School?
Cloverfield National School has 42 pupils enrolled, 22 girls and 20 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cloverfield National School a DEIS school?
No. Cloverfield 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 Cloverfield National School?
Cloverfield National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.