Drumacruttin National School
Dunraymond, Monaghan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 15 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 8 girls, 7 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10282S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Drumacruttin National School is a small, two‑teacher, co‑educational primary school located in the rural community of Dunraymond, midway between Monaghan and Ballybay in County Monaghan. The school operates under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Bishop of Clogher, embracing a Christian ethos while warmly welcoming pupils of all faiths and none. It provides education for children from Junior Infants to 6th class, catering for ages four to twelve, and aims to deliver a nurturing, inclusive environment where each child can thrive academically and socially. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and holistic development. Recent activities highlighted on the site include a Christmas Experience for pupils, a “Cash for Clobber” collection, and participation in an English Curriculum Evaluation, demonstrating a commitment to both cultural enrichment and academic standards. Although modest in size, the school’s two‑teacher model suggests small class sizes and personalised attention, fostering close relationships between staff, pupils and families.
History
Drumacruttin National School dates from 9th August 1862, a founding that came 31 years after the national school system was established in Ireland. It was built on land that formed part of the Lord Rossmore estate and remains the parish school of Monaghan Church of Ireland Parish. The original building was a single schoolroom of stonewall construction. Thomas R. Armstrong and Rachel Henderson were the first male and female pupils recorded on the school register. A flushing toilet and cloakroom were added in 1976, the wooden floor was replaced in 1980, and the old Rosmesse stove was removed in 1994 in favour of oil fired central heating. The school became a two teacher school again in 1999, when there were 18 pupils enrolled. An extension comprising a classroom, learning support room and office was built in 2006 under a devolved Department of Education and Science scheme. In April 2012 the school marked 150 years with performances in St. Patrick's Hall, Monaghan.
Applying to Drumacruttin 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 Drumacruttin 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 Drumacruttin National School
How many pupils attend Drumacruttin National School?
Drumacruttin National School has 15 pupils enrolled, 8 girls and 7 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Drumacruttin National School a DEIS school?
No. Drumacruttin 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 Drumacruttin National School?
Drumacruttin National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.