Eidhneach National School
Inagh, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 150 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 59 girls, 91 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14622N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Flannan’s National School in Inagh, County Clare, is a mixed primary school that blends a nurturing community ethos with a forward‑looking curriculum. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, highlighted by its February focus on “Friendships” and the daily Active Break Challenge, which encourages movement and social interaction throughout the school day. A broad range of extracurricular activities, including basketball, camogie, speech & drama, and swimming, support a holistic approach to learning, while regular maths projects and quiz competitions foster academic rigour. The school benefits from modern infrastructure, notably high‑speed broadband delivered through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, ensuring that pupils have reliable access to digital resources for both classroom and home‑based learning. Facilities accommodate a variety of age groups, from junior infants to sixth class, with dedicated spaces for sports, creative arts, and quiet study. The active involvement of a Board of Management and a collaborative staff team underpins a supportive environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially and physically.
History
The first primary school in Inagh stood beside the church, in a building that was built in 1803 and today forms part of the Parish Hall. It was replaced in 1930 by a new building, which operated with 3 teachers until 1974. In 1974, Gortbofearna N.S. was amalgamated with Inagh N.S., bringing the number of teachers to 5. A new school was built in 1985 on a farm that had been acquired by the Inagh Group. The farm later came to include 2 rural housing schemes and a GAA pitch. The new school took the name St Flannan's N.S. A dedicated classroom for children with autism, known as Suaimhneas, was added in 2002. In 2009 the school was extended with two further mainstream classrooms, two ASD classrooms, a therapy room, a multi-sensory room and a large hall.
Applying to Eidhneach 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 Eidhneach 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 Eidhneach National School
How many pupils attend Eidhneach National School?
Eidhneach National School has 150 pupils enrolled, 59 girls and 91 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Eidhneach National School a DEIS school?
No. Eidhneach 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 Eidhneach National School?
Eidhneach National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.