St Fergus Primary School
Glin, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 159 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 77 girls, 82 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20102T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Fergus’ National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the village of Glin, overlooking the Shannon Estuary in West Limerick. The school provides a safe, healthy and inclusive environment for children to develop academically, socially and emotionally. With a team of eight teachers, specialist resource staff and several Special Needs Assistants, the school delivers a child‑centred curriculum that supports learners of all abilities, including dedicated provision for pupils with autism and additional learning needs. The school’s facilities have been continually upgraded to meet modern standards. A 1989 extension added a spacious school hall, kitchen, offices and extra classrooms, while a stage and sound system were installed in 2001 to enhance performances and community events. Classrooms benefit from high‑ventilation windows, new furniture, blinds and flooring, and the school day runs from 9.20 am to 3.05 pm with supervised breaks. The ethos emphasises individual care, encouraging each child to reach their full potential in a nurturing setting.
History
St. Fergus’ National School opened its doors in 1963, replacing the original National School built in 1843 on The Mall. Initially operating as two separate entities – St. Fergus Junior School and St. Fergus Senior School – the school housed six classrooms, employed six teachers and enrolled 228 pupils. In 1967 the nearby Ballygoughlin National School was amalgamated, adding 43 pupils and introducing a school‑bus service. A major extension in 1989, opened by Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich, provided a hall, kitchen, toilets and offices; a stage and sound system were added in 2001. The junior and senior schools merged in 1999, creating a unified primary school. Recent improvements include a 2005 refurbishment with new furniture and flooring, a 2009 re‑organisation of classroom spaces to accommodate the New Primary Curriculum, and the installation of high‑ventilation windows throughout the school.
Applying to St Fergus 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 Fergus 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 Fergus Primary School
How many pupils attend St Fergus Primary School?
St Fergus Primary School has 159 pupils enrolled, 77 girls and 82 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Fergus Primary School a DEIS school?
No. St Fergus 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 Fergus Primary School?
St Fergus Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.