Scoil Náisiúnta Lathrach 2 Muff National School
Kingscourt, Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 129 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 75 girls, 54 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14211P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Lathrach 2 Muff National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the village of Laragh, near Muff, in the Kingscourt area of County Cavan. The school serves children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, providing a broad curriculum that follows the Irish Primary School Curriculum while fostering a strong sense of community belonging. The school premises include dedicated classroom spaces, a school hall used for assemblies and performances, and access to local sports facilities for swimming and cycling activities. The school places a high priority on holistic development, offering a range of extracurricular programmes that complement classroom learning. Recent events have featured swimming sessions for all class levels, a bike programme, and a six‑week dance class led by Áine Farrelly, reflecting a commitment to physical health and the arts. Cultural enrichment is also encouraged through performances such as the Gardaí Fleece Force presentation by a second‑class class. Regular news updates, a school booklet, and an active parents’ area demonstrate transparent communication and strong parental involvement in school life.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Lathrach 2 Muff National School
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 Lathrach 2 Muff National School. 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 Lathrach 2 Muff National School
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Lathrach 2 Muff National School?
Scoil Náisiúnta Lathrach 2 Muff National School has 129 pupils enrolled, 75 girls and 54 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Lathrach 2 Muff National School a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Lathrach 2 Muff National School 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 Lathrach 2 Muff National School?
Scoil Náisiúnta Lathrach 2 Muff National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.