Ballygiblinn National School
Mitchelstown, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 105 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 51 girls, 54 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 02114B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballygiblin National School is a co‑educational, Catholic primary school situated just outside Mitchelstown on the Ballyporeen Road, adjacent to the Ballygiblin GAA pitch. The school embraces a child‑centred ethos, guided by the motto *Mol an Óige agus Tiocfaidh Sí*, and aims to nurture the full and balanced development of every pupil – spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and physically. A strong partnership with parents, families and the wider community underpins a supportive, inclusive environment where children feel safe, respected and encouraged to reach their potential. The curriculum is delivered through a hands‑on, skills‑based approach that integrates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) across learning. Each classroom is equipped with an interactive screen and shared iPads, and the school runs dedicated Learning Labs, VEX Robotics projects and AI‑enhanced tools to foster creativity, problem‑solving and collaboration. Physical wellbeing and creativity are woven into daily life via participation in the Active School Flag, Green Schools and Health‑Promoting Schools programmes, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities such as hurling, swimming, music workshops and school quizzes. Pupil voice is championed through a Student Council, Active School Committee and a House Points system, giving children meaningful roles in shaping their school community.
Applying to Ballygiblinn 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Ballygiblinn 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 Ballygiblinn National School
How many pupils attend Ballygiblinn National School?
Ballygiblinn National School has 105 pupils enrolled, 51 girls and 54 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballygiblinn National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballygiblinn 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 Ballygiblinn National School?
Ballygiblinn National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.