Cloonacool National School
Tubbercurry, Sligo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 103 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 46 girls, 57 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 04802J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Michael’s National School, Cloonacool, County Sligo, is a vibrant primary school set in a picturesque rural location just 7 km from Tubbercurry, beneath the Ox Mountains. The school benefits from its proximity to the Moy River, a world‑famous salmon river that adds a unique natural backdrop to the learning environment. Currently the school operates four mainstream classes together with a dedicated learning‑support provision, ensuring that pupils of all abilities receive appropriate guidance and resources. The curriculum is delivered in a nurturing, child‑centred manner, with a strong emphasis on community involvement, cultural heritage and the development of both academic and personal skills. The school maintains an active calendar of events that reflects its commitment to holistic education. Regular activities include the Millrose Race, Grandparents’ Mass, Catholic Schools Week, assemblies for the older classes, concerts, and seasonal visits such as the Santa visit. These events, alongside frequent news updates and project showcases, foster a sense of belonging and encourage parental and community participation. The school’s facilities support a broad range of subjects and extracurricular pursuits, with dedicated spaces for sport, arts, and environmental initiatives such as the Green Schools programme.
Applying to Cloonacool 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 Cloonacool 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 Cloonacool National School
How many pupils attend Cloonacool National School?
Cloonacool National School has 103 pupils enrolled, 46 girls and 57 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cloonacool National School a DEIS school?
No. Cloonacool 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 Cloonacool National School?
Cloonacool National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.