Lissycasey National School
Ennis, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 167 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 70 girls, 97 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18555V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lissycasey National School is a co‑educational primary school serving children from Junior Infants through to 6th class. Situated on the main Ennis‑to‑Kilrush Road (N68) in Lissycasey, County Clare, the school provides a welcoming environment for the local community. In addition to mainstream classes, the school operates two dedicated classrooms for pupils with autism, reflecting its commitment to inclusive education. The school’s Catholic ethos underpins a holistic learning approach that seeks to nurture each child’s academic, social and spiritual development. Teaching staff are described as dedicated and caring, working to enable every pupil to reach their full potential and to face life confidently. The curriculum is delivered in a supportive atmosphere that celebrates individual talents and promotes respect, collaboration and lifelong learning. A broad range of extra‑curricular activities enriches the pupil experience, including football, soccer, basketball, music, art, coding, quiz competitions, chess and strong links with the local GAA. These programmes, together with the specialised autism classes, provide diverse opportunities for personal growth and community involvement.
Applying to Lissycasey 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 Lissycasey 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 Lissycasey National School
How many pupils attend Lissycasey National School?
Lissycasey National School has 167 pupils enrolled, 70 girls and 97 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lissycasey National School a DEIS school?
No. Lissycasey 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 Lissycasey National School?
Lissycasey National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.