Scoil Náisiúnta Chruimin Naofa
Multyfarnham, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 222 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 106 girls, 116 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19350I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Cremin’s National School is a rural, co‑educational primary school in Multyfarnham, County Westmeath, catering for children from Junior Infants through to 6th class. The school day begins at 9.20 am, with Junior and Senior Infants dismissed at 2.00 pm and the older classes at 3.00 pm, and includes a short morning break and a longer mid‑day break. The ethos centres on providing a welcoming, caring and safe environment that supports the holistic development of each pupil, encouraging a positive approach to learning and a strong focus on health and wellbeing. Recent building programmes have expanded the school’s capacity to nine classrooms, including three dedicated Special Education rooms and a purpose‑built library area. A new staffroom, secretary’s office and link corridors connect the original block with the newer extensions, while modular buildings added in 2025 provide additional space for Senior Infants. In January 2026 the school received NCSE sanction for two specialist autism classes, reflecting its commitment to inclusive education. With a team of nine teachers, St. Cremin’s continues to serve as a community‑centred hub, fostering strong ties with families and the wider parish.
History
In the early 1970s the Irish Minister for Education authorised the creation of centrally located schools, leading to the amalgamation of three local national schools (Ballinafid, Leney and Multyfarnham) into a new five‑classroom building at Rathganny. St. Cremin’s National School opened its doors in 1973, named after its patron saint, a nephew of St. Patrick, whose historic church and holy well lie nearby. The 1990s saw the addition of a sixth classroom and a new staffroom. A major 2019 extension added a seventh classroom, three Special Education rooms, a secretary’s office, a library and a link corridor; a further extension in February 2021 provided an eighth classroom and additional corridor space. In December 2025 three modular units were erected, allowing Senior Infants to occupy a ninth classroom for the first time. In January 2026 the school was sanctioned for two autism specialist classes, marking a further milestone in its development.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Chruimin 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.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Chruimin 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 Chruimin Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Chruimin Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Chruimin Naofa has 222 pupils enrolled, 106 girls and 116 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Chruimin Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Chruimin 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 Chruimin Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Chruimin Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.