Scoil Naomh Treasa C
LIFFORD, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 52 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 26 girls, 26 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16108J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Treasa C is a Catholic co‑educational primary school situated in Ballyroe, Athy, County Kildare. The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian teaching and values, fostering an atmosphere of tolerance, respect for differing beliefs and a strong sense of community. It positions itself as a vital community service, encouraging active involvement from parents, the Board of Management and the wider parish, and aims to deliver an educational experience planned to the highest professional standards so that every pupil can benefit fully. The curriculum is designed to nurture children in all dimensions of development – spiritual, moral, cognitive, emotional, imaginative, aesthetic, social and physical. Emphasis is placed on a love of learning, curiosity, self‑esteem, personal responsibility and kindness, supported by robust pastoral care and child‑protection policies in line with the Children’s Act 2015 and national guidelines. The school promotes wellbeing initiatives such as the Amber Flag programme for positive mental health, operates as a Green School encouraging environmental responsibility, and has been recognised with the Coding School Gold Award from Coding Ireland, highlighting its commitment to digital literacy. Facilities include dedicated infant and junior classrooms with staggered dismissal times (infants at 1.40 pm, 1st‑6th classes at 2.40 pm), a range of resources for home learning, and spaces that support active school programmes, coding activities and physical education, all contributing to a vibrant, supportive learning environment.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Treasa C
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 Treasa C. 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 Treasa C
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Treasa C?
Scoil Naomh Treasa C has 52 pupils enrolled, 26 girls and 26 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Treasa C a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Naomh Treasa C 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 Naomh Treasa C?
Scoil Naomh Treasa C has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.