Edenmore National School
Monaghan
Key facts
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 159 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 81 girls, 78 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- Some subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20337A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Edenmore National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the rural village of Rarutra, near Emyvale in County Monaghan. Set in a scenic countryside location, the school serves children from the parishes of Donagh, Truagh and Tydavnet, offering a close‑knit community atmosphere. Its educational ethos, “Ag fás agus ag foghlaim le chéile” (growing and learning together), underpins an inclusive approach that welcomes both mainstream pupils and those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the dedicated Le Chéile ASD unit. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, integrating modern facilities such as a computer suite, a general‑purpose room, and specialised resource and learning support rooms, while plans for a sensory garden aim to enhance experiential learning for all students. Recent building projects have expanded the campus considerably. A 2005‑2006 extension added four mainstream classrooms and a computer suite, and subsequent renovations created additional staff and pupil spaces. The 2012 centenary extension introduced a new classroom and two smaller support rooms, alongside a refurbished staff room and office. With six mainstream classes, an ASD class, and a roll of approximately 156 pupils, the school is staffed by a team of ten teachers, four special needs assistants and a student support worker, providing a well‑resourced environment for primary education.
History
Edenmore National School was founded in 1912 as a co‑educational primary school. In 2005‑2006 a new extension added four mainstream classrooms and a computer suite, and the original building was renovated to include a general‑purpose room and enhanced staff and pupil facilities. In September 2008, the nearby Knocknagrave National School amalgamated with Edenmore, increasing pupil numbers and staff, and prompting further classroom extensions. A centenary extension completed in August 2012 added a classroom and two resource/learning support rooms, with accompanying refurbishments of the staff room and office. Since September 2016 the school has operated the Le Chéile ASD unit, and continues to develop facilities such as a sensory garden.
Applying to Edenmore 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.
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Edenmore 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 Edenmore National School
How many pupils attend Edenmore National School?
Edenmore National School has 159 pupils enrolled, 81 girls and 78 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Edenmore National School a DEIS school?
No. Edenmore 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.
Does Edenmore National School teach through Irish?
Partly. Edenmore National School teaches some subjects through Irish.