Scoil Naomh Lorcain
Maganey, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 34 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 20 girls, 14 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18063A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Naomh Lorcáin is a mainstream, rural, co‑educational primary school located in the scenic village of Levitstown, Maganey, County Kildare. The school operates with a small, dedicated team of four teachers, including a teaching principal, two mainstream class teachers, a Special Education Teacher and a Special Needs Assistant, enabling personalised support for all pupils. The curriculum follows the Department of Education & Skills prescribed programme and is delivered in an innovative and creative manner, encouraging enquiry‑based learning across the core subjects as well as a strong emphasis on science, technology and sport, areas in which the school has received multiple awards. The ethos of Scoil Naomh Lorcáin is rooted in its Catholic foundation while respecting other religious beliefs, fostering a caring, happy and secure atmosphere that addresses the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of each child. The school’s motto, *Déanfaimid ár ndícheall i gcónaí* (“We will always do our best”), underpins a whole‑school commitment to high standards, gender equity and the development of self‑esteem, responsibility and respect for people and property. A vibrant programme of extracurricular activities enriches pupil experience, ranging from Tag Rugby Blitzes and farm visits to participation in the Food Dudes programme, World Book Day celebrations, a school‑produced Irish‑language podcast for RTÉ Junior, and cultural outings such as a performance of *War Horse* in Dublin. Strong parental involvement is encouraged through the Levitstown Parents Association and regular communication via the school’s blog and social media channels.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Lorcain
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 Naomh Lorcain. 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 Naomh Lorcain
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Lorcain?
Scoil Naomh Lorcain has 34 pupils enrolled, 20 girls and 14 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Lorcain a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh Lorcain 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 Naomh Lorcain?
Scoil Naomh Lorcain has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.