Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Fiontan
Mullingar, Westmeath
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 29 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 13 girls, 16 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18193N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Fiontan is a small, rural national school situated in Lismacaffrey, County Westmeath, approximately 10 km off the main Longford‑to‑Dublin route. The school operates with a two‑teacher model and currently educates 29 pupils from Junior Infants through to 6th class. While the school maintains a Catholic ethos, it explicitly welcomes children of all denominations, reflecting an inclusive community spirit. The curriculum is delivered across the full primary range and is complemented by dedicated special‑education support, ensuring that pupils with additional needs receive appropriate assistance. A broad programme of extracurricular activities enriches the school experience, including weekly ukulele lessons for older classes and participation in regional events such as the Cumann na mBunscol Sports Quiz and the Granard Credit Union Quiz. These activities foster both musical development and teamwork, contributing to a well‑rounded education within a close‑knit rural setting.
History
The school was established in 1957 as a two‑teacher national school serving the Lismacaffrey community. Since its founding, it has continued to operate as a small, community‑focused primary school.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Fiontan
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 Naomh Fiontan. 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 Naomh Fiontan
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Fiontan?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Fiontan has 29 pupils enrolled, 13 girls and 16 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Fiontan a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Fiontan 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 Naomh Fiontan?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Fiontan has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.