Dromindoora National School
Caher, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 23 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 8 girls, 15 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18950E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Dromindoora National School is a two‑teacher mainstream primary school situated in the parish of Dromindoora, County Clare, operating under the Catholic patronage of the Bishop of Killaloe. The school promotes an inclusive Christian ethos, encouraging each child to develop academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally within a caring and respectful community. A strong emphasis is placed on values such as tolerance, patience, fairness and self‑control, fostering a happy, secure atmosphere where pupils are empowered to make responsible choices and where parents’ views are actively considered. The school’s facilities support a broad, balanced curriculum. A bright, spacious building houses two fully equipped mainstream classrooms, a dedicated support‑teaching room and a well‑stocked library. Additional provisions include a pre‑school and after‑school unit, an outdoor basketball court, a large Astro‑turf pitch and ample outdoor playing space. These resources enable a varied programme of learning and play, helping pupils to reach their full potential while enjoying a safe and stimulating environment.
Applying to Dromindoora 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 Dromindoora 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 Dromindoora National School
How many pupils attend Dromindoora National School?
Dromindoora National School has 23 pupils enrolled, 8 girls and 15 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dromindoora National School a DEIS school?
No. Dromindoora 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 Dromindoora National School?
Dromindoora National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.