Scoil Náisiúnta Finin Naofa
ENFIELD, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 63 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 28 girls, 35 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16067V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Finian’s National School is a vibrant, co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in the heart of Clonard, County Meath. Operating under the patronage of the Meath Diocese, the school welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds and is committed to the holistic development of each pupil – intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually. The ethos promotes a friendly, caring and inclusive atmosphere that reflects Christian values while embracing diversity. The school benefits from modern, well‑maintained facilities that have been extended in 2003 and 2011 and recently refurbished, providing bright, clean and colourful learning environments. It offers three mainstream classes and two dedicated special classes for children with autism, supported by specialist staff. Additional provisions include a breakfast club from 8:00 am, a free hot meal programme supplied by The Lunch Bag, and a uniform policy that supports a sense of community. Extracurricular activities such as STEAM projects, active school programmes and after‑school care through a local provider further enrich the pupil experience.
History
The present school building was constructed in 1910–1911, designed by Thomas McNamara and built with Dolphin’s Barn brick at a cost of £803, replacing an earlier school that dated from 1830. The original school replaced an even older facility mentioned in an 1826 education report. Extensions were added in 1969, with major modern extensions in 2003 and 2011, and a recent refurbishment has kept the premises up‑to‑date for contemporary teaching and learning.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Finin 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.
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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 Finin 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 Finin Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Finin Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Finin Naofa has 63 pupils enrolled, 28 girls and 35 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Finin Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Finin 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 Finin Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Finin Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.