St.Clares Primary School
Manorhamilton, Leitrim
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 204 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 92 girls, 112 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17233R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Clare’s Primary School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in the rural town of Manorhamilton, north County Leitrim. Under the patronage of the Bishop of Kilmore, the school provides a caring, happy and secure environment that seeks to meet the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral, social and cultural needs of every pupil. The community is notably multicultural, with children from a wide range of countries, including Botswana, Canada, Pakistan, the Philippines and the United Kingdom, contributing to a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere where each child’s individuality is celebrated. The school adopts a balanced educational approach that combines modern, innovative teaching methods with traditional values such as honesty, respect and loyalty. Small class sizes ensure that each pupil receives personalised attention and is never “lost in the crowd”. A strong emphasis is placed on extra‑curricular provision, particularly Gaelic games and other sports, to support holistic development. Recent investment in high‑speed broadband through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme enhances digital learning opportunities. Well‑maintained school grounds, a safe car‑park walkway and a structured daily routine, including a morning assembly, contribute to a supportive and organised learning environment.
Applying to St.Clares Primary 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 St.Clares Primary 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 St.Clares Primary School
How many pupils attend St.Clares Primary School?
St.Clares Primary School has 204 pupils enrolled, 92 girls and 112 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St.Clares Primary School a DEIS school?
No. St.Clares Primary 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 St.Clares Primary School?
St.Clares Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.