Castlelyons Boys National School
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 194 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 88 girls, 106 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 01867W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Castlelyons National School is a co‑educational primary school serving children from Junior Infants through to Rang 6. In addition to mainstream classes, the school provides two specialist classes for pupils with moderate learning needs, ensuring an inclusive environment that caters for a range of abilities. The school’s ethos centres on developing each child’s full potential within a happy, caring setting, emphasising partnership with parents and the wider Castlelyons community. Its mission, “Ní neart go cur le chéile – Together, everyone achieves more”, underpins a holistic approach that nurtures independence, curiosity and a love of lifelong learning. The school benefits from high‑speed broadband connectivity delivered through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, enabling modern digital learning opportunities. As a Health‑Promoting School, it follows a nut‑free policy and provides subsidised milk, while encouraging healthy lunches. Uniforms are supplied via the Parents’ Association, and the school maintains a strong focus on child safeguarding, attendance, and parental involvement through regular meetings and clear communication channels.
Applying to Castlelyons Boys 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 Castlelyons Boys 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 Castlelyons Boys National School
How many pupils attend Castlelyons Boys National School?
Castlelyons Boys National School has 194 pupils enrolled, 88 girls and 106 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Castlelyons Boys National School a DEIS school?
No. Castlelyons Boys 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 Castlelyons Boys National School?
Castlelyons Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.