Rahara National School
Rahara, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 17 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 6 girls, 11 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17100V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Rahara National School is a small, two‑teacher primary school situated in the village of Rahara, approximately eight miles from Roscommon town and twelve miles from Athlone, close to the scenic Lough Funshinagh. The school serves a close‑knit community, fostering a strong sense of cooperation among pupils, parents and staff, and aims to ensure every child feels happy and reaches their full potential. The learning environment is well‑equipped with two spacious classrooms that each contain ten Chromebooks and three interactive whiteboards, supporting a modern, technology‑enhanced curriculum. A dedicated Vex Robotics kit, a large general‑purpose hall, and a wheelchair‑accessible layout further enrich the educational experience. Outdoor facilities include a sizeable playing field to the north, a tarmac yard/court and a sheltered area, providing ample space for sports and recreation. Beyond the core curriculum, Rahara offers a vibrant programme of extracurricular activities such as an after‑school club, gymnastics, Gaelic games, soccer, hurling, tennis, robotics, coding, film workshops and energy‑sustainability sessions, reflecting the school’s commitment to holistic development and community engagement.
Applying to Rahara 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 Rahara 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 Rahara National School
How many pupils attend Rahara National School?
Rahara National School has 17 pupils enrolled, 6 girls and 11 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Rahara National School a DEIS school?
No. Rahara 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 Rahara National School?
Rahara National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.