Cluain Maolain National School
Clonmellon, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 178 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 90 girls, 88 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17089N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clonmellon National School is a primary‑level institution that forms part of Ireland’s national school system. It provides education for children in the local community, delivering the curriculum prescribed for junior infants through sixth class. The school aims to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils can develop academically, socially and emotionally, encouraging curiosity and a love of learning. The school’s ethos centres on fostering respect, cooperation and personal responsibility. While specific facilities are not detailed on the website, national schools typically offer classrooms equipped for interactive teaching, a library or reading area, and outdoor play spaces that support physical activity and experiential learning. The school’s commitment to a supportive learning atmosphere underpins its role as a cornerstone of the community’s educational provision.
History
The first National school in Clonmellon was built in 1833, replacing local hedge schools. A new building, known as the Girls National School, replaced it in 1844 and stood until 1975. Boys were housed separately in the Parochial Hall, a former Rent Agent's Office donated by Sir Montague Chapman, until a new boys' school was built in 1936. Clonmellon's girls' school, boys' school and Cloran National School amalgamated in 1969, using the two existing buildings for junior and senior pupils. The 1844 building was demolished in 1975 and replaced with a new structure built to coincide with the further amalgamation of Killallon National School and Archerstown National School into Clonmellon. Cloran National School itself had been built in 1842 and replaced in 1932. Killallon National School dated from 1847, and Geehanstown National School, also built in 1847, closed in 1962 and was replaced that year by a pre-fab in Archerstown, which closed in December 1975 when it amalgamated with Clonmellon. A new 8 classroom school opened in 2010, replacing the 1975 building.
Applying to Cluain Maolain 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 Cluain Maolain 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 Cluain Maolain National School
How many pupils attend Cluain Maolain National School?
Cluain Maolain National School has 178 pupils enrolled, 90 girls and 88 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cluain Maolain National School a DEIS school?
No. Cluain Maolain 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 Cluain Maolain National School?
Cluain Maolain National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.