Lecarrow Community National School
Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 28 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 17 girls, 11 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18272J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lecarrow Community National School is a multi‑denominational primary school situated in Knockanyconor, Lecarrow, County Roscommon (F42 HC83). As part of the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (ETB), the school delivers a broad, balanced curriculum that blends academic learning with applied experiences, aiming to develop each child’s intellectual, social and spiritual potential. The school’s ethos centres on empowering pupils to become confident, lifelong learners, supported by a strong pastoral framework that includes guidance services and a dedicated student support team. The school benefits from a range of facilities and programmes designed to foster holistic development. Pupils have access to a well‑equipped classroom environment, outdoor play areas and resources for creative and physical education. Extra‑curricular and co‑curricular activities are integral to school life, providing opportunities in sport, music, arts and community engagement. Additionally, Lecarrow Community National School participates in the ETB’s School Completion Programme, offering tailored support to ensure every child can achieve their full academic potential.
Applying to Lecarrow Community 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 Lecarrow Community 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 Lecarrow Community National School
How many pupils attend Lecarrow Community National School?
Lecarrow Community National School has 28 pupils enrolled, 17 girls and 11 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lecarrow Community National School a DEIS school?
No. Lecarrow Community 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 Lecarrow Community National School?
Lecarrow Community National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.