Ennistymon National School
Clare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 64 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 34 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20245S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ennistymon National School is a primary education institution situated in Ennistymon, County Clare (V95 AK18). The school serves the local community, offering a place for children to begin their formal education in a supportive environment. While the website is currently being rebuilt, the school provides essential information for prospective families, including contact details and clear guidance on the admission process. The school demonstrates a commitment to transparency by making its admissions documentation readily available online. Prospective parents can access the 2026 Admissions Policy, the Annual Admission Notice for the 2026/2027 academic year, and the Enrolment Form, all provided as downloadable PDFs. These resources outline the criteria, procedures and timelines for entry, ensuring that families have the necessary information to apply for a place at the school.
Applying to Ennistymon 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.
School-published admissions links
These links come from the school's published admissions material. Check the school year shown before relying on dates or place numbers.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Ennistymon 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 Ennistymon National School
How many pupils attend Ennistymon National School?
Ennistymon National School has 64 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 34 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ennistymon National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Ennistymon National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Ennistymon National School?
Ennistymon National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.