Donoughmore National School
Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 140 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 67 girls, 73 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16118M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Donoughmore National School is a Catholic mixed primary school that places Christian values at the heart of its ethos while recognising and respecting other religions. The school’s mission is to nurture each child’s self‑esteem, spiritual, moral, academic, social and physical well‑being. It promotes virtues such as self‑respect, respect for others and the environment, and encourages a strong ethic of hard work and participation. A collaborative community spirit is fostered among pupils, parents, staff and the wider locality, creating a supportive environment for learning and personal growth. The curriculum is complemented by a range of extra‑curricular activities, including a school choir for third to sixth class, speech and drama, athletics, and inter‑school sports such as hurling, football, soccer and basketball. The school also runs a savings‑stamp scheme with St. Ailbe’s Credit Union to teach financial responsibility. A Healthy Eating Policy guides pupils to bring balanced lunches, and a dedicated school app provides instant access to news, calendars, homework and photos. Uniform guidelines ensure a tidy appearance, with options for tracksuits and seasonal summer shorts.
Applying to Donoughmore 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 Donoughmore 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 Donoughmore National School
How many pupils attend Donoughmore National School?
Donoughmore National School has 140 pupils enrolled, 67 girls and 73 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Donoughmore National School a DEIS school?
No. Donoughmore 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 Donoughmore National School?
Donoughmore National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.