Lyre A Crompane National School
Lyracrompane, Kerry
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 28 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 14 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14998M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lyreacrompane Community National School is a rural, co‑educational primary school located in the Stack Mountains of North Kerry, centrally positioned between Castleisland, Listowel, Abbeyfeale and Tralee. The school provides a nurturing “home from home” atmosphere that supports children’s academic, social, emotional, moral and creative development. A small staff‑to‑pupil ratio enables personalised attention, and the curriculum is enriched with a broad range of extracurricular activities such as chess, music, French, gardening, mindfulness, debating, the Junior Entrepreneur Programme, robotics, programming (including Scratch), and swimming. The campus boasts modern learning environments, including interactive whiteboards, a set of touchscreen Chromebooks for each class, an outdoor classroom, an Astro‑turf pitch, a climbing wall, a soft‑play area, a sensory room and a dedicated preschool on site. Additional facilities such as artificial grass play areas and a well‑equipped playing field allow year‑round outdoor activity. The school also offers an online, individualised reading and maths programme for each child, supplemented by monthly Primary Planet magazines, and provides after‑school clubs and a community‑run preschool.
History
The name Lyreacrompane derives from the Irish “Ladhar an Chrompáin”, meaning a fistful of land between two rivers – the Smearla and the Spur – reflecting its location amid four towns. The local church, damaged in 1918, was rebuilt in 1956 and remains a community focal point. Notable local heritage includes Dan Paddy Andy, a celebrated early‑20th‑century matchmaker whose legacy is honoured each year with a community festival. From 1949 to 1966 many residents worked for Bord na Móna in the nearby bog, operating the unique Lyre Locomotive LM12 and fielding a successful football team. The area also inspired playwright John B. Keane, who spent summers in Lyreacrompane and drew on its stories and landscape in his work.
Applying to Lyre A Crompane 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 Lyre A Crompane 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 Lyre A Crompane National School
How many pupils attend Lyre A Crompane National School?
Lyre A Crompane National School has 28 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 14 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lyre A Crompane National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Lyre A Crompane 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 Lyre A Crompane National School?
Lyre A Crompane National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.