Aghbullogue National School
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 100 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 48 girls, 52 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17515E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Aghbullogue National School is a co‑educational, rural primary school that operates within a Catholic ethos. The school is dedicated to the full and harmonious development of each pupil, nurturing intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual growth. By fostering a supportive and caring environment, the school seeks to enable every child to reach the fullness of their potential. The school recognises parents and carers as the primary educators and actively encourages them to engage in their child’s learning journey. Through close partnership between families and staff, the school promotes a collaborative community where the wellbeing and development of each child are central. The emphasis on a safe, nurturing atmosphere, combined with a holistic curriculum, aims to prepare pupils for lifelong learning and active participation in society.
Applying to Aghbullogue 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 Aghbullogue 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 Aghbullogue National School
How many pupils attend Aghbullogue National School?
Aghbullogue National School has 100 pupils enrolled, 48 girls and 52 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Aghbullogue National School a DEIS school?
No. Aghbullogue 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 Aghbullogue National School?
Aghbullogue National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.