St Feichins National School
Castlepollard, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 100 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 57 girls, 43 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14450K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Feichin’s National School is a vibrant primary school situated in the historic village of Fore, North Westmeath. The school provides a safe, happy environment where each child is valued as a unique individual. Its ethos is built around fostering self‑esteem, confidence and respect, encouraging pupils to develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, spiritually and morally through a rich and varied curriculum. The school benefits from modern facilities that have been expanded in 2008 and 2013, complementing the original 1896 building. A recent EU‑funded grant under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan enabled the purchase of new laptops and tablets and the upgrade of existing ICT equipment, ensuring every learner has access to digital devices that support numeracy, literacy and special educational needs provision. Strong links with the local community and active parental involvement further enrich the educational experience, while the school’s commitment to holistic development prepares children for lifelong learning.
History
St Feichin’s National School was established in 1896 in the historic village of Fore, a site associated with St Feichin’s 7th‑century monastery. The original building was extended in 2008 and again in 2013 to accommodate growing enrolment and modern educational provision. The school continues to celebrate and preserve its heritage while delivering contemporary education.
Applying to St Feichins 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 St Feichins 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 St Feichins National School
How many pupils attend St Feichins National School?
St Feichins National School has 100 pupils enrolled, 57 girls and 43 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Feichins National School a DEIS school?
No. St Feichins 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 St Feichins National School?
St Feichins National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.