Edenderry 2 National School
Edenderry, Offaly
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 48 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 19 girls, 29 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15638K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Monasteroris National School is a co‑educational primary school under the patronage of the Church of Ireland and operates in line with the Department of Education and Skills curriculum. The school promotes a happy, friendly, inclusive and caring atmosphere where positivity and opportunity are central to everyday life. A strong partnership with parents is encouraged, recognising that parental interest and support are essential for equipping children with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. The modern campus, expanded in 2007, provides four bright, well‑resourced classrooms, a large outdoor pitch and playground, and a versatile PE hall that hosts physical education, drama productions, music sessions and assemblies throughout the year. These facilities, together with a dedicated staff committed to high standards of learning, create an environment where pupils are motivated to engage willingly and develop a lifelong love of learning.
History
Originally known as Edenderry (2) National School, the institution dates back to 1813 when a lime‑stone building was erected on Church Walk, Edenderry, by the Marquess of Downshire. In 1823 James Allen became principal, overseeing 72 pupils, 39 of whom could read. A 1971 re‑organisation amalgamated Clonbullogue and Carbury schools with Edenderry, adding a prefabricated block. The deteriorating original building was replaced by a modern two‑classroom school on the rectory grounds in 1982, officially opened by Minister of Education Gemma Hussey on 13 April 1984, and renamed Monasteroris National School after the parish. A substantial extension in 2007 added further classrooms, a large pitch, playground and a PE hall, bringing the school into the 21st‑century educational environment.
Applying to Edenderry 2 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 Edenderry 2 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 Edenderry 2 National School
How many pupils attend Edenderry 2 National School?
Edenderry 2 National School has 48 pupils enrolled, 19 girls and 29 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Edenderry 2 National School a DEIS school?
No. Edenderry 2 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 Edenderry 2 National School?
Edenderry 2 National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.