Cranny National School
Cranny, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 32 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 17 girls, 15 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13804O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cranny National School is a primary school situated in Carrowreagh East, County Clare (V15 EK02). The school occupies a modern building dating from the 1980s that has recently been renovated, providing two large, bright classrooms each with its own cloakroom and toilet facilities. A well‑resourced Special Education classroom and a fully equipped General Purpose room with an adjoining kitchen support a broad range of learning activities. The outdoor area is spacious, featuring a fully lined basketball court, a grass‑covered lawn and an adjacent football field used for athletics, sports and special events. The curriculum is delivered in a child‑friendly, vibrant manner that caters to diverse interests and learning styles, with emphasis on interactive and experiential learning. School hours run from 09:20 am to 15:00 pm, with a mid‑morning break, lunch and designated home‑time for infants and older classes.
History
Cranny National School occupies a modern building constructed in the 1980s and has recently undergone renovation to update its facilities.
Applying to Cranny 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Cranny 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 Cranny National School
How many pupils attend Cranny National School?
Cranny National School has 32 pupils enrolled, 17 girls and 15 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cranny National School a DEIS school?
No. Cranny 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 Cranny National School?
Cranny National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.