Lisnafunchin National School
Kilkenny
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 32 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 20 girls, 12 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16230G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lisnafunchin National School is a small, community‑focused primary school situated in the heart of Conahy, County Kilkenny. The school provides a nurturing environment for junior and senior infants, with a strong emphasis on holistic development through a blend of traditional teaching and innovative projects. Facilities include a dedicated 3‑D printing suite where pupils explore design and engineering using Tinkercad, a well‑equipped music programme that celebrates a century of school songs, and an active Green School programme that promotes energy awareness and global citizenship. An after‑school club is available for junior and senior infants until 2.30 pm, supporting extended learning and social interaction. The curriculum is enriched by participation in national and European initiatives such as the EIT Manufacturing Primary Schools Challenge, encouraging sustainability‑focused problem‑solving. Regular events, including cultural celebrations, Halloween activities and a centenary ceremony, foster a vibrant school life that values creativity, community involvement and the development of digital and scientific skills alongside core academic subjects.
History
Lisnafunchin National School marked its 100‑year anniversary in 2022, indicating that the school was established around 1922. The centenary celebrations included a mass, speeches, music performances and a series of pupil‑led interviews with former pupils and community members, reflecting on the school’s evolution over a century of service to the Conahy area.
Applying to Lisnafunchin 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 Lisnafunchin 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 Lisnafunchin National School
How many pupils attend Lisnafunchin National School?
Lisnafunchin National School has 32 pupils enrolled, 20 girls and 12 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lisnafunchin National School a DEIS school?
No. Lisnafunchin 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 Lisnafunchin National School?
Lisnafunchin National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.
Illustration based on a photo by kevin higgins. Photo and adapted illustration: CC BY-SA 2.0.