Coolcappa National School
Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 54 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 26 girls, 28 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11955C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coolcappa National School is a small, mixed primary school situated in the rural community of Coolcappa, Ardagh, County Limerick. It provides education for children from Junior Infants through to 6th Class, currently accommodating 56 pupils. The school operates with a dedicated team of six teachers, a full‑time Special Needs Assistant, and part‑time administrative and caretaking staff, ensuring a supportive and well‑resourced learning environment. The school’s ethos, encapsulated in its motto “Coiscéim Dearfach ar an mBóthar atá Romhainn”, emphasises positive steps forward on the journey of education. Pupils are encouraged to engage in a broad range of cross‑curricular activities, fostering both academic development and personal growth. The staff are committed to maintaining a safe, secure, calm and happy atmosphere where every child feels valued and respected, and to providing the best possible opportunities for each learner to reach their full potential.
Applying to Coolcappa 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 Coolcappa 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 Coolcappa National School
How many pupils attend Coolcappa National School?
Coolcappa National School has 54 pupils enrolled, 26 girls and 28 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Coolcappa National School a DEIS school?
No. Coolcappa 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 Coolcappa National School?
Coolcappa National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.