Gransha National School
Clones, Monaghan
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 77 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 51 girls, 26 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18482U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Gransha is a primary school situated in Leachtgallon, Cluain Eois, County Monaghan. The school is dedicated to providing a happy, memorable and holistic learning experience for all pupils. Its educational philosophy centres on a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes quality teaching and learning, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed across a wide range of subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a rich learning environment where children can develop both cognitively and emotionally, fostering friendship, curiosity and lifelong learning. Beyond the core curriculum, Scoil Mhuire Gransha offers an extensive programme of extra‑curricular activities designed to cater for varied interests, from sports and arts to cultural and community projects. The school benefits from the support of an active Board of Management, a Parent’s Association and dedicated ancillary staff who help maintain smooth day‑to‑day operations and a welcoming atmosphere. These combined resources aim to nurture a community of learners built on high standards of excellence, enabling each pupil to reach their full potential.
Applying to Gransha 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 Gransha 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 Gransha National School
How many pupils attend Gransha National School?
Gransha National School has 77 pupils enrolled, 51 girls and 26 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gransha National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Gransha 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 Gransha National School?
Gransha National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.