Shannon Airport 1 National School
Shannon, Clare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 113 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 57 girls, 56 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18739I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Senan's National School is a co-educational primary school on Corrib Drive in Shannon, Co. Clare, near the Shannon Estuary. Established in 1962, the school has 113 pupils enrolled. The school operates under the motto "Leanaí Inniu, Lean iad amárach" (Children today, lead them tomorrow). It has DEIS status. The school runs a student council, participates in the Active Flag and Green Schools programmes, and has a parents' association. Staff include multiple class teachers, with classes named after the teachers. The school publishes newsletters and maintains class corners for each year group.
Applying to Shannon Airport 1 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 Shannon Airport 1 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 Shannon Airport 1 National School
How many pupils attend Shannon Airport 1 National School?
Shannon Airport 1 National School has 113 pupils enrolled, 57 girls and 56 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Shannon Airport 1 National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Shannon Airport 1 National School 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 Shannon Airport 1 National School?
Shannon Airport 1 National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.