Clogheen Mixed National School
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 181 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 92 girls, 89 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12676D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clogheen Mixed National School is a vibrant primary‑level institution that delivers a balanced curriculum aimed at developing pupils’ academic, moral, holistic and social potential. The school’s ethos centres on nurturing a broad range of skills, competencies and values that support personal well‑being, active citizenship and lifelong learning. Learning takes place in an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to feel happy, safe, respected and valued, and where collaborative partnerships with pupils, parents, the Board of Management and the Parents’ Association enhance the educational experience. The school places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, offering a variety of extracurricular activities such as STEM projects, cricket lessons delivered in partnership with Cork Sports Partnership, and weekly Gaelic language programmes. In 2021 the school received a grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan, enabling initiatives that address the digital divide and support learners at risk of educational disadvantage. These digital initiatives, together with a dedicated team of staff, provide modern resources that complement traditional teaching methods and foster a dynamic, forward‑looking learning community.
Applying to Clogheen Mixed 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 Clogheen Mixed 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 Clogheen Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Clogheen Mixed National School?
Clogheen Mixed National School has 181 pupils enrolled, 92 girls and 89 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Clogheen Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Clogheen Mixed 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 Clogheen Mixed National School?
Clogheen Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.