Scoil Eimear
TEMPLEMICHAEL, Longford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 215 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 95 girls, 120 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19753H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Eimear is situated on the Ballinalee Road in Longford Town, providing a welcoming environment for boys and girls of the local community. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a happy, inclusive atmosphere where learning is enjoyable and every pupil is valued. Classroom pages are regularly updated to keep families informed about daily activities and progress, reflecting the school’s commitment to transparent communication and active parental involvement. Beyond the core curriculum, Scoil Eimear offers a broad range of extra‑curricular programmes that support the development of both physical and cultural skills. Pupils can take part in Gaelic football, soccer, basketball, music and the traditional Irish cultural competition Scór, fostering teamwork, confidence and a sense of Irish heritage. These activities, together with the school’s community‑focused ethos, aim to nurture well‑rounded individuals who are prepared for future academic and personal endeavours.
Applying to Scoil Eimear
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 Eimear. 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 Eimear
How many pupils attend Scoil Eimear?
Scoil Eimear has 215 pupils enrolled, 95 girls and 120 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Eimear a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Eimear 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 Scoil Eimear?
Scoil Eimear has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.