Naomh Earnain National School
LONGFORD
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 29 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 13 girls, 16 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18258P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Naomh Earnain National School is a vibrant, community‑focused primary school situated in Killashee, County Longford. The school describes itself as “busy but caring”, placing a strong emphasis on getting to know each pupil individually and nurturing their unique talents. Guided by a Catholic ethos while welcoming children of all faiths and none, the school seeks to instil core values such as honesty, co‑operation, love, respect and kindness in every learner. The school is supported by a dedicated Board of Management and an active Parents’ Association, both of which play a significant role in school life. A range of extracurricular activities enriches the curriculum, including a LEGO Bricx Club and various events throughout the academic year. The staff are committed to delivering an excellent standard of education, and the school’s welcoming environment aims to foster both academic progress and personal development for all its pupils.
Applying to Naomh Earnain 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 Naomh Earnain 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 Naomh Earnain National School
How many pupils attend Naomh Earnain National School?
Naomh Earnain National School has 29 pupils enrolled, 13 girls and 16 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Naomh Earnain National School a DEIS school?
No. Naomh Earnain 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 Naomh Earnain National School?
Naomh Earnain National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.