Scoil Náisiúnta Dubh Rath
Clarecastle, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 113 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 52 girls, 61 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18696Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Dubh Rath (Doora NS) is a vibrant primary school that provides a stimulating and challenging learning environment for children from infant to sixth class. The school’s ethos centres on the motto “Be The Best You Can Be”, aiming to develop knowledge, resourcefulness and character in every pupil. A strong partnership between home and school underpins the educational approach, encouraging collaboration, resilience and confidence as children progress through their primary education. The school operates as a learning community with an active Board of Management, Parents Association and Student Council, all contributing to a supportive atmosphere. Emphasis is placed on a positive school culture, with clear policies on behaviour, anti‑bullying and acceptable use of technology. Extracurricular activities and a well‑structured calendar of events enrich the pupil experience, fostering personal growth and community involvement.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Dubh Rath
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 Dubh Rath. 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 Dubh Rath
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Dubh Rath?
Scoil Náisiúnta Dubh Rath has 113 pupils enrolled, 52 girls and 61 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Dubh Rath a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Dubh Rath 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 Dubh Rath?
Scoil Náisiúnta Dubh Rath has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.