Shercock National School
Shercock, Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 183 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 92 girls, 91 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14336M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Shercock National School is a Catholic primary school situated in the town of Shercock, providing co‑educational learning for children from the local community and surrounding rural areas. The school positions itself as an extension of the home, placing pupils’ wellbeing and happiness at the centre of its ethos. A strong emphasis is placed on diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment where all children are encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The school’s motto, *Ag Gluaiseacht Ar Aghaidh le Chéile* (Moving Forward Together), reflects a collaborative partnership between pupils, parents, staff and the wider community. The campus comprises seven general classrooms together with two dedicated Special Education Support rooms, a learning support suite, a staff room, a secretary’s reception area and a principal’s office, providing a well‑resourced setting for both mainstream and additional learning needs. Modern extensions added in recent years have allowed the school to accommodate a growing enrolment, now exceeding 200 pupils, and to support a multicultural student body that mirrors the diverse workforce of the local Manor Farms community. An active Board of Management and a vibrant parent body underpin the school’s commitment to maintaining high standards and delivering a balanced, child‑centred curriculum.
History
St Patrick’s National School, Shercock was founded in 1893 with two classrooms. A third classroom was added in the early 1940s after the closure of Lecks National School. The arrival of the Carton Bros. Manor Farm Processing Plant in 1970 spurred local growth, leading to the construction of a new housing estate in Lisdrumskeagh in 1975 and the closure of Dhuish National School, whose pupils transferred to Shercock. The present school building was completed in 1995, originally offering six classrooms, a learning support room and a staff room. In 2014 a seventh classroom was added, and further expansion work began in January 2020, completing an additional classroom by June 2020. The school operates under the patronage of the Bishop of Kilmore and is managed by a community‑representative Board of Management, with the guiding motto *Ag Gluaiseacht Ar Aghaidh le Chéile*.
Applying to Shercock 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 Shercock 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 Shercock National School
How many pupils attend Shercock National School?
Shercock National School has 183 pupils enrolled, 92 girls and 91 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Shercock National School a DEIS school?
No. Shercock 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 Shercock National School?
Shercock National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.