Ballyclough Mixed National School
Mallow, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 111 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 51 girls, 60 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 07006A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Eoin Naofa, Ballyclough is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in the tranquil countryside of Ballyclough, near Mallow in County Cork. The school provides a caring, happy and secure learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop their individual talents alongside a strong moral foundation. Emphasising holistic development, the curriculum nurtures academic progress while fostering qualities such as kindness, honesty, hard work, respectfulness, inclusivity, cooperation and a Christian attitude. The school day is enriched by regular prayer, celebration of the sacraments and a whole‑school Mass on the first Friday of each month, reinforcing its Catholic ethos while remaining welcoming to pupils of other faith traditions. In addition to mainstream classes, Scoil Eoin Naofa offers two special classes designed to support diverse learning needs, ensuring every child can reach their full potential. The school works closely with the Board of Management, parents and the parish community to create a vibrant, colourful environment that promotes a positive attitude towards learning. Facilities are organised to support both academic and extracurricular activities, providing a well‑rounded experience for all pupils.
Applying to Ballyclough Mixed 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
View Ballyclough Mixed National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Ballyclough Mixed National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Ballyclough Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Ballyclough Mixed National School?
Ballyclough Mixed National School has 111 pupils enrolled, 51 girls and 60 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballyclough Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballyclough Mixed 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 Ballyclough Mixed National School?
Ballyclough Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.