Lecanvey National School
Westport, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 31 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 16 girls, 15 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13797U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lecanvey National School is a small, two‑teacher primary school located on the main Westport‑to‑Louisburgh road in the picturesque village of Lecanvey. Set between the dramatic slopes of Croagh Patrick and the tranquil waters of Clew Bay, the school enjoys a tranquil rural setting within the Westport Parish. Despite its modest size, the school offers a broad, holistic curriculum that seeks to nurture each child academically, socially, physically and spiritually. Emphasis is placed on creating a supportive, inclusive environment where pupils can develop confidence and a love of learning, benefitting from close‑knit class groups and personalised attention. The school’s ethos is reflected in its commitment to community and environmental stewardship, as indicated by its involvement in Green Schools initiatives. A well‑structured calendar of activities and programmes supports a balanced education, while the school’s policies and personnel structures aim to maintain high standards of teaching and care. Lecanvey NS therefore provides a nurturing, community‑focused primary education that prepares children for the next stages of their academic journey.
Applying to Lecanvey 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 Lecanvey 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 Lecanvey National School
How many pupils attend Lecanvey National School?
Lecanvey National School has 31 pupils enrolled, 16 girls and 15 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lecanvey National School a DEIS school?
No. Lecanvey 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 Lecanvey National School?
Lecanvey National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.