Saint Marys National School Lahinch
Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 166 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 99 girls, 67 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18753C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Lahinch (St Mary’s National School, Lahinch) is a primary school situated in the coastal town of Lahinch on Liscannor Bay, County Clare. The school serves the local community with a focus on the Junior Infant class and subsequent years, providing a welcoming environment that blends academic learning with the natural beauty of the west‑coast setting. The curriculum is supported by a range of extra‑curricular activities, including an after‑school club, art and craft sessions, and organised school tours, all aimed at fostering creativity and social development. The school places a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing. A structured daily timetable includes a morning break, a lunch period, and two 20‑minute yard times, with a healthy eating policy that supplies fruit each morning. Facilities are organised to accommodate both junior and senior pupils, with dedicated classroom hours and supervised play areas. Parents are encouraged to use the main‑road car park and walk to the school, where a “lollypop lady” assists children crossing the road, underscoring the school’s commitment to safety and community care.
Applying to Saint Marys National School Lahinch
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 Saint Marys National School Lahinch. 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 Saint Marys National School Lahinch
How many pupils attend Saint Marys National School Lahinch?
Saint Marys National School Lahinch has 166 pupils enrolled, 99 girls and 67 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Saint Marys National School Lahinch a DEIS school?
No. Saint Marys National School Lahinch 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 Saint Marys National School Lahinch?
Saint Marys National School Lahinch has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.