Scoil Náisiúnta An Carraig Liath
Dungarvan, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 98 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 43 girls, 55 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16950R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta An Carraig Liath is a vibrant primary school situated in Ballyduff, just five minutes from Dungarvan in County Waterford, close to the Brickey Valley and off the N25. With a roll of around 89 pupils, the school fosters a close‑knit community that values academic achievement, personal wellbeing and active citizenship. The curriculum is delivered within a modern purpose‑built facility opened in 2008, complemented by well‑maintained prefabricated classrooms for the younger classes, upgraded indoor toilets, new windows and a single, accessible entrance. A strong emphasis is placed on inclusive whole‑school activities, environmental stewardship and sport. The school has earned six Green Flags, recognising excellence in waste, energy, water, transport, literacy and mental‑health promotion, and regularly participates in local GAA competitions. Fundraising initiatives link pupils and families with charitable causes such as Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Pieta House and local nursing homes, reinforcing a culture of community service and social responsibility.
History
The original schoolhouse, now a private home, stood half a mile from the current site and was known locally as “the old schoolhouse”. In 1934 the school relocated to its present location as a two‑teacher institution with separate entrances for boys and girls and an external toilet shed. Over subsequent decades the school saw a series of principals, Miss Clancy, Anne Dalton, Moyra Baumann and Christine Dwyer, who oversaw gradual improvements, including the removal of the dividing wall, the installation of indoor toilets, new windows and a unified entrance in the late 1980s, as well as the addition of an orange prefabricated unit for younger classes. From the late 1990s the staff expanded to three teachers and later a learning‑support teacher. A major fundraising drive in 2005, supported by the Small Schools Initiative Fund, enabled the construction of a new school building, officially opened in May 2008 by Sean Haughey TD. Subsequent staffing changes have resulted in a current team of four teachers, with the school benefiting from Special Needs Assistants and various support staff over the years.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta An Carraig Liath
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
View Scoil Náisiúnta An Carraig Liath's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta An Carraig Liath. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 An Carraig Liath
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta An Carraig Liath?
Scoil Náisiúnta An Carraig Liath has 98 pupils enrolled, 43 girls and 55 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta An Carraig Liath a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta An Carraig Liath 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 An Carraig Liath?
Scoil Náisiúnta An Carraig Liath has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.