Ballycurrane National School
Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 44 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 18 girls, 26 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 07441S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballycurrane National School is a co‑educational, Catholic primary school situated in Clashmore, Co. Waterford. It provides a family‑like atmosphere where boys and girls learn and play together in a caring, well‑ordered and safe environment. The school places a strong emphasis on equality of access and gender equity, recognising the dignity and uniqueness of every child and welcoming children of all religions and cultures. The ethos promotes holistic development across social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, moral, creative and cultural domains, aiming to instil a lifelong love of learning. High expectations are set for all pupils, encouraging independence, active participation in learning and a positive self‑image. Staff development is supported through continuous professional training, fostering a collaborative ethos among pupils, teachers, management and parents, who are acknowledged as the primary educators of their children. The school’s motto, “Ní neart go cur le chéile – There’s strength in unity,” reflects its commitment to community spirit and collective achievement.
History
The original Ballycurrane school began as a farmhouse owned by Maurice Coughlan, constructed in the early 1840s. The earliest recorded pupil in the boys’ register is Edmund Keating, enrolled on 7 June 1869, while the first girl, Ellen Power, entered the girls’ register on 3 July 1865. By 1909 the school accommodated fifty‑two pupils. Photographic records show the old school building, its pump, and the development of a new school building in the mid‑20th century, illustrating the school’s evolution from modest beginnings to its present facilities.
Applying to Ballycurrane 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 Ballycurrane 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 Ballycurrane 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 Ballycurrane National School
How many pupils attend Ballycurrane National School?
Ballycurrane National School has 44 pupils enrolled, 18 girls and 26 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballycurrane National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballycurrane 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 Ballycurrane National School?
Ballycurrane National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.