Lisaniskey National School
Donamon, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 108 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 57 girls, 51 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14356S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lisaniskey National School is a rural primary school located approximately 12 km north of Roscommon town, in the townland of Clooneycolgan within the parish of Oran. The school provides education for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, offering a balanced curriculum that blends academic learning with a strong emphasis on personal development and community values. Its ethos highlights collective attitudes, core values and aspirations, fostering a welcoming environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning. The school operates a well‑structured classroom system comprising five mainstream classes supported by dedicated learning support staff and special needs assistants, ensuring inclusive provision for all learners. Facilities have been progressively upgraded: an additional infant classroom was added in 2010, a permanent learning support/resource building replaced a prefab in 2013, and a comprehensive heating system overhaul was completed in 2014, resulting in a modern, comfortable learning environment. An Active School programme promotes physical education and encourages a physically active community, reinforcing the school’s commitment to holistic child development.
History
Lisaniskey National School has been serving the local community since at least the late 1950s, with records of staff dating back to 1958. Over the decades the school has seen several generations of educators and has undertaken major building projects: a new infant classroom in 2010, the construction of a permanent learning support/resource block in 2013, and a heating system overhaul in the summer of 2014. These developments have modernised the premises while preserving the school’s long‑standing tradition of providing quality primary education in the Clooneycolgan area.
Applying to Lisaniskey 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 Lisaniskey 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 Lisaniskey National School
How many pupils attend Lisaniskey National School?
Lisaniskey National School has 108 pupils enrolled, 57 girls and 51 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lisaniskey National School a DEIS school?
No. Lisaniskey 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 Lisaniskey National School?
Lisaniskey National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.