Scoil Náisiúnta Fiach
Oldcastle, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 102 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 46 girls, 56 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18358T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Fiach’s National School is a Catholic primary school situated in the rural village of Ballinacree, near Oldcastle in County Meath. The school provides a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop academically, socially and spiritually. A strong emphasis is placed on individual talent, with a curriculum that balances core subjects with a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sport, the arts and cultural programmes such as Seachtain na Gaeilge and Active Week. The school community is committed to environmental stewardship, actively participating in the Green Flag programme and promoting sustainability through school‑wide initiatives. Facilities support a vibrant learning experience, with access to local resources such as the Oldcastle Library for literacy projects and a dedicated space for creative and sporting activities. The ethos of the school is rooted in Catholic values, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages faith development, friendship and a positive outlook on life.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Fiach
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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Fiach. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Fiach
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Fiach?
Scoil Náisiúnta Fiach has 102 pupils enrolled, 46 girls and 56 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Fiach a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Fiach 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Fiach?
Scoil Náisiúnta Fiach has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.