How many pupils go to Cluain Eidhneach NS?

Cluain Eidhneach NS has 89 pupils: 43 boys and 46 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Cluain Eidhneach NS a mixed school?

Yes. Cluain Eidhneach NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Cluain Eidhneach NS?

Cluain Eidhneach NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Cluain Eidhneach NS teach through Irish?

No. Cluain Eidhneach NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Cluain Eidhneach NS a DEIS school?

No. Cluain Eidhneach NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Cluain Eidhneach NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cluain Eidhneach NS's roll number, 18166K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Cluain Eidhneach NS?

The closest is Scoil Bhride. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Cluain Eidhneach NS

Mountrath, Co. Laois

89 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Cluain Eidhneach NS is a primary school in Mountrath, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 CP84). Melissa Burnell is the principal of Cluain Eidhneach NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 89
Boys and girls: Mixed · 43 boys, 46 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18166K

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Cluain Eidhneach NS?: Cluain Eidhneach NS is a primary school in Mountrath, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 CP84).
Who is the principal of Cluain Eidhneach NS?: Melissa Burnell is the principal of Cluain Eidhneach NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Cluain Eidhneach NS?: Cluain Eidhneach NS has 89 pupils: 43 boys and 46 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Cluain Eidhneach NS a mixed school?: Yes. Cluain Eidhneach NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Cluain Eidhneach NS?: Cluain Eidhneach NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Cluain Eidhneach NS teach through Irish?: No. Cluain Eidhneach NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Cluain Eidhneach NS a DEIS school?: No. Cluain Eidhneach NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Cluain Eidhneach NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cluain Eidhneach NS's roll number, 18166K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Cluain Eidhneach NS?: The closest is Scoil Bhride. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Cluain Eidhneach NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Cluain Eidhneach NSThis school		89	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil BhrideMountrath	400 m	95	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Fintans NSMountrath	700 m	108	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Paddock NSMountrath	2.8 km	80	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castletown NSCastletown	3.2 km	111	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Trummera NSMaighean Rátha	3.9 km	34	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Cill an Iubhair NSMountrath	7.3 km	23	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cluain Eidhneach
Mountrath
Co Laois
R32CP84

Principal: Melissa Burnell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 873 2516
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

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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