How many pupils go to Forgleann NS?

Forgleann NS has 7 pupils: 6 boys and 1 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Forgleann NS a mixed school?

Forgleann NS takes mostly boys.

What is the ethos of Forgleann NS?

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

Does Forgleann NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Forgleann NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Forgleann NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Forgleann NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Forgleann NS's roll number, 18768P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Forgleann NS?

The closest is Ennistymon National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Forgleann NS

Lahinch, Co. Clare

7 pupilsMostly boysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Forgleann NS is a primary school in Lahinch, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 CC42). Patricia Vaughan is the principal of Forgleann NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 7
Boys and girls: Mostly boys · 6 boys, 1 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18768P

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 Forgleann NS?: Forgleann NS is a primary school in Lahinch, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 CC42).
Who is the principal of Forgleann NS?: Patricia Vaughan is the principal of Forgleann NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Forgleann NS?: Forgleann NS has 7 pupils: 6 boys and 1 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Forgleann NS a mixed school?: Forgleann NS takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of Forgleann NS?: Forgleann NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Forgleann NS teach through Irish?: No. Forgleann NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Forgleann NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Forgleann NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Forgleann NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Forgleann NS's roll number, 18768P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Forgleann NS?: The closest is Ennistymon National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Forgleann NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Forgleann NSThis school		7	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Ennistymon National SchoolEnnistymon	3.7 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Mol an Óige Community National SchoolEnnistymon	3.9 km	158	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
S N Iosef NaofaAn Leacht	3.9 km	29	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Colm CilleEnnistymon	4.1 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cluain an AthaInis	4.5 km	19	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Saint Marys NS LahinchLahinch	5.3 km	166	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Furraglaun
Lahinch
Co. Clare
V95CC42

Principal: Patricia Vaughan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 707 1979
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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