Largy National School
Leitrim
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 27 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 15 girls, 12 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17206O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Largy National School is a small rural primary school set in a picturesque location overlooking Glenade Lake, a short drive from Manorhamilton and Kinlough. The school benefits from extensive outdoor facilities, including a willow‑crafted playground, an astroturfed play area, a school garden with a poly‑tunnel, a football pitch, a willow maze, a tarmac‑ed yard, a running track and a dedicated grass field. These spaces support a broad programme of both curricular and extra‑curricular activities, encouraging physical health, environmental stewardship and hands‑on learning. The school adopts a child‑centred approach, aiming to develop each pupil’s individual potential within a supportive, family‑like atmosphere. Small class sizes allow for personalised attention, while strong partnerships with parents and the Board of Management foster a collaborative community. The school’s commitment to active lifestyles is recognised by its “Active School” flag, and its environmental initiatives have earned multiple Green Flag awards, reflecting a focus on sustainability and outdoor education. Recent investment through a 2021 grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan has enabled the school to address the digital divide, providing enhanced digital resources for learners at risk of educational disadvantage. This demonstrates the school’s dedication to inclusive, modern education while maintaining its traditional rural character.
History
The original Largy School was constructed in the 1880s as a single‑room rural school. It closed in the 1940s when the present building was completed, replacing the earlier facility that had no dedicated playground, with children playing on the road. The current school continues the legacy of serving the local community, now offering modern amenities and a range of programmes while retaining its historic rural roots.
Applying to Largy 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 Largy 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 Largy National School
How many pupils attend Largy National School?
Largy National School has 27 pupils enrolled, 15 girls and 12 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Largy National School a DEIS school?
No. Largy 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 Largy National School?
Largy National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.