How many pupils go to Lisdoonvarna NS?

Lisdoonvarna NS has 143 pupils: 75 boys and 68 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Lisdoonvarna NS a mixed school?

Yes. Lisdoonvarna NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Lisdoonvarna NS?

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

Does Lisdoonvarna NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Lisdoonvarna NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Lisdoonvarna NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lisdoonvarna NS's roll number, 19700J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Lisdoonvarna NS?

The closest is SN Aibhistin Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Lisdoonvarna NS

Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare

143 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Lisdoonvarna NS is a primary school in Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 P226). Brian Carty is the principal of Lisdoonvarna NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 143
Boys and girls: Mixed · 75 boys, 68 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19700J

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 Lisdoonvarna NS?: Lisdoonvarna NS is a primary school in Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 P226).
Who is the principal of Lisdoonvarna NS?: Brian Carty is the principal of Lisdoonvarna NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Lisdoonvarna NS?: Lisdoonvarna NS has 143 pupils: 75 boys and 68 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Lisdoonvarna NS a mixed school?: Yes. Lisdoonvarna NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Lisdoonvarna NS?: Lisdoonvarna NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Lisdoonvarna NS teach through Irish?: No. Lisdoonvarna NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Lisdoonvarna NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Lisdoonvarna NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Lisdoonvarna NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lisdoonvarna NS's roll number, 19700J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Lisdoonvarna NS?: The closest is SN Aibhistin Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Lisdoonvarna NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Lisdoonvarna NSThis school		143	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Aibhistin NaofaKilshanny	5.4 km	21	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Doolin Mixed NSEnnis	5.9 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Fachnan & St Attractas NSKilfenora	6.5 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Padraig Nfa FanoirBallyvaughan	9.6 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mol an Óige Community National SchoolEnnistymon	10.1 km	158	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Ennistymon National SchoolEnnistymon	10.3 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Main Street
Lisdoonvarna
Co. Clare
V95P226

Principal: Brian Carty on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 707 4231
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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