Scoil Náisiúnta Na Cloiche Moire
Rathvilly, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 20 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 6 girls, 14 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14643V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Naisiunta Na Cloiche Moire is a rural, Catholic, co‑educational national school situated on the tri‑county border of Carlow, Wicklow and Kildare. Operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, the school delivers the Irish primary curriculum with a strong emphasis on spiritual, moral and physical development alongside academic achievement. The school community values close ties with local families and the wider parish, encouraging active parental involvement and partnership with the Board of Management and the Parents Association. The campus benefits from a modern extension completed in 2006 and opened in February 2007, providing contemporary classrooms and specialist spaces for both the Junior and Senior Rooms. Its proximity to the Bigstone Community Hall, located just across the road, offers additional facilities for sports, assemblies and community events. A vibrant programme of extracurricular activities, including music, science investigations, maths workshops and annual fundraising walks, supports a holistic education that nurtures curiosity, creativity and wellbeing.
History
Scoil Naisiunta Na Cloiche Moire was founded in 1896 to serve the local rural community. In response to growing enrolments, a new extension was constructed in 2006 and officially opened in February 2007, expanding the school’s capacity and modernising its learning environment.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Na Cloiche Moire
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 Na Cloiche Moire. 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 Na Cloiche Moire
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Na Cloiche Moire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Na Cloiche Moire has 20 pupils enrolled, 6 girls and 14 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Na Cloiche Moire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Na Cloiche Moire 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 Na Cloiche Moire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Na Cloiche Moire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.