O'Growney National School
Athboy, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 382 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 187 girls, 195 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17623H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
O’Growney National School is a modern, co‑educational primary school situated in Athboy, County Meath, operating within a Catholic ethos. The school’s mission is to promote Gospel values in a Christian learning community, fostering the intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual development of each pupil. Central to its approach is a commitment to a balanced education that nurtures both academic achievement and personal growth, encouraging responsibility, teamwork and open communication among students, parents and staff. The school’s vision outlines a safe, productive environment characterised by fair treatment, personal accountability and opportunities for professional development. Emphasis is placed on creating a community where pupils feel valued, are listened to and can participate fully in school life. Facilities support a broad curriculum, including sports (e.g., football and hurling), creative activities and a virtual tour that showcases the learning spaces. The school also runs a lottery and various extracurricular programmes to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
Applying to O'Growney 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 O'Growney 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 O'Growney National School
How many pupils attend O'Growney National School?
O'Growney National School has 382 pupils enrolled, 187 girls and 195 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is O'Growney National School a DEIS school?
No. O'Growney 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 O'Growney National School?
O'Growney National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.