Primary school

Fedamore National School

Fedamore, Limerick

Watercolour illustration of the Fedamore National School building, Kilmallock
Illustration of Fedamore National School.

Key facts

  • DEIS
  • Mixed
Pupils enrolled
10 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
Girls and boys
3 girls, 7 boys
Ethos
Multi Denominational
Teaching through Irish
No subjects through Irish
Roll number
14067L the Department of Education reference for this school

School details

Address
Ballyea, Fedamore
Location
Fedamore, Limerick
School type
Primary
Latest inspection reports
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Location

About

Fedamore Community National School is a multi‑denominational primary school situated in the rural village of Fedamore, County Limerick (Croí na Coille, Ballyea, V35 KT54). As a member of the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB) network, the school benefits from the Board’s commitment to delivering high‑quality, inclusive education. The curriculum follows the national programme of learning, offering a broad range of subjects that develop literacy, numeracy, creativity and digital competence, while also supporting the Irish language and cultural heritage. The school’s learning environment is designed to foster both academic progress and personal development. Students have access to well‑equipped classrooms, a dedicated play area and resources for art, music and sport, reflecting the Board’s emphasis on extensive extra‑ and co‑curricular activities. Pastoral care is provided through a structured student support team, ensuring that each child receives the guidance and encouragement needed to thrive socially, spiritually and academically.

Applying to Fedamore 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 Fedamore 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 Fedamore National School

How many pupils attend Fedamore National School?

Fedamore National School has 10 pupils enrolled, 3 girls and 7 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.

Is Fedamore National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Fedamore 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 Fedamore National School?

Fedamore National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.