Croagh National School
Rathkeale, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 78 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 41 girls, 37 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 02007A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Croagh National School is a Catholic primary school situated in the village of Croagh, Rathkeale, County Limerick. It provides education for children from junior infants through to sixth class, operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Limerick. The school follows the revised primary curriculum, aiming to nurture each child’s spiritual, moral, cognitive, emotional, imaginative, aesthetic, social and physical development. A broad, balanced programme incorporates STEM, arts, religious education and outdoor activities, with particular attention to water safety and other life‑skills initiatives. The ethos of the school is built on the motto *“Ní Neart go Cur le Chéile”* – “There is No Strength Without Unity”. This reflects a commitment to a warm, inclusive community where respect, dignity and compassion are modelled by staff and pupils alike. Parents and guardians are regarded as primary educators and are actively encouraged to participate in school life, reinforcing a partnership that supports academic excellence while recognising individual learning paces and special educational needs. Facilities are designed to create a safe, attractive learning environment, with dedicated classrooms for each class group, specialist areas for science and technology, and spaces for sport and creative pursuits. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a love of learning, encouraging curiosity about the world, and preparing children for further education and lifelong learning within a supportive, faith‑based setting.
Applying to Croagh 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 Croagh 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 Croagh National School
How many pupils attend Croagh National School?
Croagh National School has 78 pupils enrolled, 41 girls and 37 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Croagh National School a DEIS school?
No. Croagh 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 Croagh National School?
Croagh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.