Scoil Náisiúnta Chluain Luifin
Ballinrobe, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 75 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 33 girls, 42 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18922W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cloonliffen National School is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school situated in the rural community of Cloonliffen, approximately four kilometres from Ballinrobe, County Mayo. The school provides a caring, happy and secure learning environment for its 79 pupils, catering for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. It follows the Irish Primary School Curriculum while placing equal emphasis on the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development of each child. The ethos is rooted in Christian values yet recognises and respects other religions, actively promoting equality and celebrating the cultural diversity of the school community. The teaching team includes mainstream, special education and English as an Additional Language (EAL) staff, supported by special needs assistants, ensuring that pupils with a range of learning needs receive appropriate instruction and support. A strong partnership with parents is encouraged, with regular home‑school links and involvement in school life. Recent initiatives such as Winter Olympic‑themed STEM challenges and participation in local quiz competitions demonstrate the school’s commitment to innovative, experiential learning that builds confidence, teamwork and a love of discovery. Facilities are typical of a modern rural primary school, providing dedicated classrooms for each class group, specialist spaces for special education and EAL, and areas for physical activity and creative arts. The school day runs from 9.20 am to 2 pm for Junior and Senior Infants and to 3 pm for 1st‑6th classes, with scheduled break and lunch periods that support a balanced routine.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Chluain Luifin
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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
View Scoil Náisiúnta Chluain Luifin'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 Chluain Luifin. 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 Chluain Luifin
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Chluain Luifin?
Scoil Náisiúnta Chluain Luifin has 75 pupils enrolled, 33 girls and 42 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Chluain Luifin a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Chluain Luifin 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 Chluain Luifin?
Scoil Náisiúnta Chluain Luifin has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.