Lenamore National School
Ballylongford, Kerry
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 19 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 10 girls, 9 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17349N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lenamore National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school serving the villages of Lenamore, Ballylongford, Moyvane and Listowel. The school combines long‑standing traditional values with contemporary teaching methods and technology, offering a holistic education that nurtures each child’s uniqueness, dignity and potential. A strong emphasis is placed on fostering a love of learning and lifelong enquiry, encouraging pupils to become knowledgeable, questioning and reflective individuals. The curriculum is broad and stimulating, with particular focus on excellence in Gaeilge, English and Mathematics. Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra‑curricular programmes, including Green Schools, Health‑Promoting School initiatives, Incredible Edibles, the Blast and Creative Clusters projects, Discover Primary Science, field trips and the Junior Entrepreneur scheme. A vibrant sports programme (football, soccer, basketball, hockey, badminton, tennis) and creative pursuits such as art lessons with a local artist and knitting further enrich the school experience. Parental partnership is central to school life, with an active Board of Management and Parents Association that promote open communication and mutual trust. The school’s supportive environment and dedicated staff aim to provide high‑quality education across the full spectrum of primary learning.
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 19 pupils enrolled, 10 girls and 9 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.