Shannon Airport No 2 National School
DRUMGGELY AVE, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 51 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 21 girls, 30 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18740Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St John’s National School is a co‑educational primary school under the patronage of the Church of Ireland, Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe. Situated on Drumgeely Avenue in a quiet residential cul‑de‑sac in Shannon, County Clare, the school benefits from easy access to the nearby motorway linking Ennis and Limerick. Established in 1961, it was the first school in Shannon and now serves families from the town and surrounding areas. The school prides itself on a low student‑to‑teacher ratio of 9:1, allowing for personalised attention and a supportive learning environment that nurtures each child’s potential. The educational ethos combines high‑quality academic provision with a strong Christian foundation, promoting a warm, inclusive atmosphere praised by the Department of Education. A collaborative culture links staff, the Board of Management, the Parents Association and pupils, fostering collegiality and community spirit. A broad range of curricular and extra‑curricular experiences enriches the programme, including library visits, school plays, seasonal liturgical celebrations, GAA activities, Junior Achievement awards, educational tours and guest speakers. Transition into the school is facilitated by a structured OnBoard and Induction programme, featuring open evenings, classroom visits, class‑buddy assignments and ongoing communication with families. These measures aim to make the move to Junior Infants seamless and stress‑free, reinforcing the school’s commitment to a happy, safe and nurturing learning environment.
History
St John’s National School was opened in 1961, becoming the very first school in Shannon. Since its foundation, the school has remained rooted in the Drumgeely and greater Shannon community, maintaining strong links with local families and businesses. Over the decades it has grown into a co‑educational institution that continues to deliver education of the highest quality within a Christian context, while preserving the warm, supportive ethos highlighted in its most recent Whole School Evaluation.
Applying to Shannon Airport No 2 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 No 2 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 No 2 National School
How many pupils attend Shannon Airport No 2 National School?
Shannon Airport No 2 National School has 51 pupils enrolled, 21 girls and 30 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Shannon Airport No 2 National School a DEIS school?
No. Shannon Airport No 2 National School 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 Shannon Airport No 2 National School?
Shannon Airport No 2 National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.