Scoil Náisiúnta na Trionoide Naofa
Garlow Cross, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 233 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 106 girls, 127 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18106P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lismullen National School is a vibrant primary school located just outside Navan in County Meath. The school provides a holistic, child‑centred education that balances academic learning with the social, emotional and physical development of each pupil. A dedicated team of teachers, special‑needs assistants, administrative staff and a caretaker work together to create a supportive and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to explore, question and develop confidence. The campus currently comprises four permanent classrooms in the main building together with eight prefabricated units, offering flexible space for a range of classroom activities and small‑group learning. An upcoming new school building, approved by the Department of Education and Skills and now in the design stage, will further enhance the facilities with modern learning spaces. The school maintains strong links with the local community, regularly updating families on classroom events, extracurricular activities and school‑wide initiatives through its website and social media channels.
History
Lismullen National School was established in 1957 to replace two ageing rural schools, Dillon’s Bridge and Walterstown, by providing a centrally‑located site midway between the two communities. The land was purchased from a local farmer for £50 and the school was constructed by Boyle Building Contractors. At its opening, the register listed 111 pupils drawn from the two predecessor schools. Over the decades the school has grown and evolved, celebrating milestones such as the design of its crest by a pupil in 1996, which incorporates a historic mill, the local Rath Lugh fort and the Augustinian priory that gave the school its Irish name, Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta na Trionoide Naofa
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 Scoil Náisiúnta na Trionoide Naofa. 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 na Trionoide Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta na Trionoide Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta na Trionoide Naofa has 233 pupils enrolled, 106 girls and 127 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta na Trionoide Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta na Trionoide Naofa 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 na Trionoide Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta na Trionoide Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.