Cahermore New Central S
Allihies, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 55 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 25 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19501D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cahermore National School is a small, rural primary school serving the Allihies Parish on the western tip of the Beara Peninsula in County Cork. The school provides education for children from Junior Infants through to 6th class, fostering a close‑knit community atmosphere where each pupil receives personalised attention. The curriculum follows the national primary framework, emphasising literacy, numeracy, and the development of social and creative skills, while integrating the unique cultural heritage of the Beara region. The school operates with a modest number of dedicated classroom teachers who cover the full range of primary year groups, supported by a special education teacher and classroom assistants. This structure enables the provision of inclusive education, ensuring that learners with additional needs receive appropriate support within the mainstream setting. Facilities include well‑equipped classrooms, a dedicated space for special educational provision, and access to outdoor areas that allow for experiential learning linked to the surrounding natural environment. Strong ties to the local community are a hallmark of the school, with families and volunteers contributing to a vibrant school life that includes events, cultural activities and a focus on environmental stewardship. The school’s rural location offers students a unique learning backdrop, encouraging an appreciation of the local landscape and heritage alongside their academic studies.
History
Cahermore National School was built in 1979 following the amalgamation of three local schools – Cahermore NS, Lehanmore NS, and Cluin NS (Allihies Village). The merger created a single, central primary school to serve the Allihies Parish on the Beara Peninsula.
Applying to Cahermore New Central S
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 Cahermore New Central S' own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Cahermore New Central S. 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 Cahermore New Central S
How many pupils attend Cahermore New Central S?
Cahermore New Central S has 55 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 25 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cahermore New Central S a DEIS school?
Yes. Cahermore New Central S is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Cahermore New Central S?
Cahermore New Central S has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.