Lakyle National School
Whitegate, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 47 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 28 girls, 19 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15981A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lakyle National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school dedicated to providing a happy, safe and supportive learning environment for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school’s ethos centres on mutual respect, tolerance and the equal treatment of every pupil, fostering self‑esteem and encouraging each child to develop their unique talents. A strong emphasis is placed on the spiritual, moral, social and intellectual growth of students, equipping them to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. The curriculum is complemented by a range of enrichment programmes. Participation in the Green Schools and Creative Schools initiatives highlights the school’s commitment to environmental stewardship and artistic development, while the Farm Safe School programme promotes awareness of agricultural safety in the local community. Close partnership with parents and the wider community underpins school life, creating opportunities for involvement and reinforcing a sense of belonging. The school also respects its local heritage, celebrating cultural traditions while looking forward to future innovations in education.
Applying to Lakyle 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 Lakyle 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 Lakyle National School
How many pupils attend Lakyle National School?
Lakyle National School has 47 pupils enrolled, 28 girls and 19 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lakyle National School a DEIS school?
No. Lakyle 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 Lakyle National School?
Lakyle National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.