Ballyconell Central National School
Ballyconnell, Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 24 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 10 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11409V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballyconnell Central National School, situated on Church Street in Doon, Ballyconnell, County Cavan, provides a welcoming primary‑level learning environment for children in the local community. The school’s online presence is designed to keep parents and guardians informed, offering easy access to news, calendars and resources that showcase the range of activities pupils engage in throughout the year. Emphasis is placed on a balanced curriculum that combines academic learning with cultural enrichment and physical development, evident in recent projects such as the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal, an Ulster‑Scots cultural experience, and regular PE sessions with external partners like Elevate Kids. The school fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging participation in charitable initiatives and celebrating achievements through frequent updates on its website. Facilities support both classroom learning and extracurricular pursuits, with dedicated spaces for junior and senior rooms, as well as specialised areas for sports and creative activities. By maintaining clear communication channels and a focus on holistic development, Ballyconnell Central National School aims to nurture confident, well‑rounded learners.
Applying to Ballyconell Central 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 Ballyconell Central 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 Ballyconell Central National School
How many pupils attend Ballyconell Central National School?
Ballyconell Central National School has 24 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 10 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballyconell Central National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballyconell Central 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 Ballyconell Central National School?
Ballyconell Central National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.