Crowenstown National School
Delvin, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 12 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 2 girls, 10 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 02263S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Patrick’s National School, Crowenstown is a small, co‑educational, rural primary school situated three miles outside Delvin in County Meath. Operating under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Meath, the school provides a warm, welcoming environment where each child’s academic, spiritual, physical and social talents are nurtured. The ethos is child‑centred, encouraging curiosity, independent thought and a love of learning, with strong collaboration between teachers and parents to support each pupil’s development. The school is staffed by two class teachers together with a full‑time and a part‑time special educational needs (SEN) teacher, reflecting its commitment to inclusive education. Facilities include a modern building opened in 1968 that houses three classrooms, a staffroom/office and dedicated spaces for SEN support. The school aims for pupils to leave with solid skills in reading, writing and numeracy, an appreciation of their faith and the wider world, and many happy memories of their time at St Patrick’s.
History
The first school in Crowenstown began in the house of Master Mulligan, a former hedge‑school teacher, and a dedicated school building was opened in 1841 with a two‑storey structure where the teacher lived upstairs and classes were held on the ground floor. Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, teachers such as Miss Cummins, Miss Margaret O’Brien and her sister Elizabeth played pivotal roles, providing not only education but also meals and winter clothing for disadvantaged pupils. As enrolments grew, the upstairs accommodation was converted into additional classrooms, and children played on the road, bringing turf or sticks to heat the school. A new modern school building with three classrooms and a staffroom was commissioned and opened in 1968 across the road from the original site. The old building was demolished in December 1989, its plaque now displayed at the gate of the new school.
Applying to Crowenstown 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 Crowenstown 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 Crowenstown National School
How many pupils attend Crowenstown National School?
Crowenstown National School has 12 pupils enrolled, 2 girls and 10 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Crowenstown National School a DEIS school?
No. Crowenstown 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 Crowenstown National School?
Crowenstown National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.