Scoil Náisiúnta Cruachain
Croghan, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 173 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 77 girls, 96 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18012G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Cruachain (Croghan National School) is a co‑educational primary school situated in the village of Croghan, near Boyle in County Roscommon. The school’s mission is to nurture a community of faith and learning, delivering the highest quality of education while promoting Gospel values through celebration, worship and service to the common good. Its Christian ethos is inclusive, welcoming all families and ensuring that every pupil is valued, safe and respected within a supportive environment. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, integrating traditional classroom teaching with contemporary initiatives. It participates in the Green Schools programme, encouraging environmental stewardship, and is recognised as a Digital School of Distinction, fostering the use of information and communication technologies to enhance learning. Recent projects include a NextGenerationEU funded programme, reflecting a commitment to innovative, future‑focused education. Resources such as curated book lists, a school calendar and regular newsletters support a vibrant academic and cultural life for students and parents alike.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Cruachain
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 Cruachain. 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 Cruachain
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Cruachain?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cruachain has 173 pupils enrolled, 77 girls and 96 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cruachain a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cruachain 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 Cruachain?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cruachain has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.