Scoil Náisiúnta Clochog
Boyle, Sligo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 61 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 33 girls, 28 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18543O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Náisiúnta Clochóg is a Catholic, Christian primary school situated in Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo. Operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Elphin, the school embraces a Catholic ethos while delivering the national curriculum prescribed by the Department of Education and Skills. As a designated Rural DEIS school, it benefits from additional funding streams, including a School Book Grant, extra capitation and a standalone DEIS grant, which support a broad range of resources and programmes. The school provides free lunches funded by the Department of Social Welfare and Protection, with meals supplied by Carambola Ltd, and offers a uniform that includes a navy jumper with the school crest, grey trousers or skirt, and a white shirt or polo. The daily timetable begins at 9.25 am, with junior and senior infants dismissed at 2.05 pm and older pupils at 3.05 pm. Breaktime at 11.00 am and lunchtime at 1.00 pm allow children to play outdoors when weather permits. Extra‑curricular activities such as football and STEAM projects, e.g., designing working lighthouse models, are highlighted on the school’s blog, reflecting a commitment to holistic development and community engagement.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Clochog
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 Clochog. 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 Clochog
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Clochog?
Scoil Náisiúnta Clochog has 61 pupils enrolled, 33 girls and 28 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Clochog a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Clochog 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 Náisiúnta Clochog?
Scoil Náisiúnta Clochog has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.