Fairgreen National School
Belturbet, Cavan
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 33 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 12 girls, 21 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13271F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Fairgreen National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on Railway Road, just off the Main Street in Belturbet, County Cavan. It provides education for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class and operates under the patronage of the Church of Ireland. The school’s ethos centres on the belief that every child has the right to reach their full potential, offering a learning environment that prioritises high‑quality education, mutual respect and the development of both mind and character. The curriculum is delivered with an emphasis on holistic growth, encouraging pupils to acquire knowledge while also cultivating wisdom, confidence and social responsibility. Activities such as participation in the European Week of Sport and “buddy reading” during Friendship Week illustrate the school’s commitment to fostering teamwork, healthy competition and inter‑age friendships. By promoting values such as respect, empathy and personal integrity, Fairgreen National School aims to nurture well‑rounded individuals prepared for future academic and personal endeavours.
History
A two-storey building housing the school was constructed in 1867, with the schoolroom upstairs and the teacher's residence below. The play area at that time was the Pleasure Gardens, a public park now occupied by St. Bricin's College. In 1931 the building was redesigned and rebuilt on a single storey, without a residential area, and the one-teacher school became a two-teacher school in 1967 when Drumaloor NS amalgamated with it. Further extension, renovation and refurbishment took place in 2004.
Applying to Fairgreen 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
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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 Fairgreen 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 Fairgreen National School
How many pupils attend Fairgreen National School?
Fairgreen National School has 33 pupils enrolled, 12 girls and 21 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Fairgreen National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Fairgreen 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 Fairgreen National School?
Fairgreen National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.