How many pupils go to Croagh National School?

Croagh National School has 78 pupils: 37 boys and 41 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Croagh National School a mixed school?

Yes. Croagh National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Croagh National School?

Croagh National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Croagh National School teach through Irish?

No. Croagh National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Croagh National School a DEIS school?

No. Croagh National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Croagh National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Croagh National School's roll number, 02007A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Croagh National School?

The closest is St James NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Croagh National School

Rathkeale, Co. Limerick

78 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Croagh National School is a primary school in Rathkeale, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 R7R2). Henry O'Gorman is the principal of Croagh National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 78
Boys and girls: Mixed · 37 boys, 41 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 02007A

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

We haven't found Croagh National School's junior infant enrolment dates for September 2027 yet. Most primary schools take applications in the autumn and winter before; the school's admission notice has the exact window.

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Questions parents ask

Where is Croagh National School?: Croagh National School is a primary school in Rathkeale, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 R7R2).
Who is the principal of Croagh National School?: Henry O'Gorman is the principal of Croagh National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Croagh National School?: Croagh National School has 78 pupils: 37 boys and 41 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Croagh National School a mixed school?: Yes. Croagh National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Croagh National School?: Croagh National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Croagh National School teach through Irish?: No. Croagh National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Croagh National School a DEIS school?: No. Croagh National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Croagh National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Croagh National School's roll number, 02007A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Croagh National School?: The closest is St James NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Croagh National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Croagh National SchoolThis school		78	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St James NSAskeaton	4.3 km	110	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh IosefRathkeale	4.6 km	86	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Aine NaofaRathkeale	4.6 km	224	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Sean TsraideAdare	4.8 km	127	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Church Street National SchoolRathkeale	5.1 km	14	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
SN CiarainAdare	5.2 km	66	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Croagh
Rathkeale
Co. Limerick
V94R7R2

Principal: Henry O'Gorman on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 069 64750
Email: [email protected]
Website: croaghns.ie
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In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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