Our Ladys National School
Milltown, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 176 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 82 girls, 94 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19922E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Our Lady’s Clonskeagh National School is a mainstream mixed primary school situated on St. Columbanus Road, Dublin 14. It provides education from Junior Infants through to Sixth class, catering for children of the local parish and surrounding community. The school prides itself on a balanced curriculum that places strong emphasis on Mathematics, English and Irish, while also encouraging project‑based learning, trips and workshops that develop pupils’ curiosity and problem‑solving skills. A joyful learning environment is fostered through a democratic system of communication among pupils, parents and staff, ensuring that each child’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs are met. The school benefits from a range of modern facilities. Every classroom is equipped with digital devices such as laptops, tablets, cameras and interactive whiteboards, supporting a robust ICT programme. Additional resources include a well‑maintained playground, a Parents Association that supports inclusive activities, and participation in the Department of Education’s School Meals Programme, promoting healthy eating. A varied extracurricular programme offers sporting, cultural and creative opportunities, while the small size and favourable pupil‑teacher ratio create a family‑like atmosphere where every pupil is cherished and nurtured.
History
Our Lady’s Clonskeagh National School has been serving the parish of Clonskeagh and the surrounding areas for more than half a century, establishing a long‑standing tradition of community‑focused primary education.
Applying to Our Ladys 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 Our Ladys 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 Our Ladys National School
How many pupils attend Our Ladys National School?
Our Ladys National School has 176 pupils enrolled, 82 girls and 94 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Our Ladys National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Our Ladys 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 Our Ladys National School?
Our Ladys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.