Ballycroneen National School
CLOYNE, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 55 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 27 girls, 28 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18475A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballycroneen National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the rural community of Cloyne Parish, East Cork. Guided by a Christian philosophy and a palpable Catholic ethos, the school prioritises respect, inclusivity and the holistic development of every child. Learning is framed as a warm, caring experience that nurtures intellectual, personal, moral, social, physical, spiritual and cultural growth. The curriculum is well‑structured and engaging, blending academic rigour with creative, hands‑on activities and extensive use of information‑technology, including interactive whiteboards, iPads, Chromebooks and laptops. The school’s facilities support a broad range of learning and play. Inside are three spacious classrooms, a dedicated learning‑support room with a sensory space, a multi‑functional hall, a fully stocked library and a staff room. Outdoor provision includes a large recreational area with basketball posts, a decorated yard, a grass field for hurling and football, a sensory garden, a vegetable garden, a sand play area and an emerging outdoor classroom. A strong partnership with parents, the local community and wider social circles underpins a vibrant school life enriched by numerous events, sports, STEAM initiatives and cultural programmes.
History
Ballycroneen National School was founded in 1869. Since its establishment it has grown into a modern primary school while retaining its original community‑focused ethos and commitment to providing a supportive, inclusive environment for generations of pupils.
Applying to Ballycroneen 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 Ballycroneen 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 Ballycroneen 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 Ballycroneen National School
How many pupils attend Ballycroneen National School?
Ballycroneen National School has 55 pupils enrolled, 27 girls and 28 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballycroneen National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballycroneen 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 Ballycroneen National School?
Ballycroneen National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.