Toonagh National School
Ennis, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 75 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 43 girls, 32 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 03898U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Toonagh National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the rural community of Toonagh, Fountain, near Ennis in County Clare. The school’s ethos centres on providing a holistic education of the highest quality, enabling each child to develop academically, socially and emotionally to their full potential. A broad curriculum is delivered alongside a strong emphasis on physical education and activity, ensuring pupils benefit from a balanced programme that nurtures both mind and body. The school boasts a range of facilities designed to support contemporary learning, including dedicated teaching spaces, a well‑equipped physical education area and access to outdoor play fields. Partnerships with local organisations and a vibrant parents’ association further enrich the educational experience, fostering community involvement and support. Regular newsletters, a school calendar and a photo gallery keep families informed and engaged with school life.
Applying to Toonagh 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 Toonagh 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 Toonagh National School
How many pupils attend Toonagh National School?
Toonagh National School has 75 pupils enrolled, 43 girls and 32 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Toonagh National School a DEIS school?
No. Toonagh 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 Toonagh National School?
Toonagh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.