Primary school

Lenamore National School

Longford

Watercolour illustration of the Lenamore National School building, Longford
Illustration of Lenamore National School.

Key facts

  • DEIS
  • Mixed
Pupils enrolled
69 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
Girls and boys
29 girls, 40 boys
Ethos
Catholic
Teaching through Irish
No subjects through Irish
Roll number
05115S the Department of Education reference for this school

School details

Address
Lenamore, Co. Longford
Location
Longford
School type
Primary
Latest inspection reports
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About

Lenamore National School is a primary school in Legan, Co. Longford, under Catholic patronage. Enrolment is 69 pupils and the school has DEIS status. The school has an Autism Class and provides special education teaching. Classrooms are organised into junior, middle and senior rooms. The school takes part in Green Schools, Active Flag, Amber Flag and other initiatives, and has developed a sensory garden. The school's motto is "Ní neart go cur le chéile". The mission statement sets out aims around academic work, personal development, community partnership, character education and learning skills. The school marked its 50th anniversary with a celebration of five decades of serving the local community.

Applying to Lenamore 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 Lenamore 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 Lenamore National School

How many pupils attend Lenamore National School?

Lenamore National School has 69 pupils enrolled, 29 girls and 40 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.

Is Lenamore National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Lenamore 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 Lenamore National School?

Lenamore National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.