Corr A Chrainn National School
Emyvale, Monaghan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 202 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 102 girls, 100 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18028V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Pádraig, known locally as Corracrin NS, is a co‑educational, single‑stream primary school situated just outside the village of Emyvale in County Monaghan. The school caters for 226 pupils from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and offers a Catholic ethos while welcoming children of all faiths and none. Emphasising a balanced, rounded education, the curriculum blends high academic standards with a strong focus on sport, art, drama and digital learning. Every classroom, including the dedicated support rooms, is equipped with HD interactive touch‑screens and the school benefits from fibre‑broadband Wi‑Fi throughout the campus. The school’s facilities are among the best in the county, featuring a spacious GP room, a well‑resourced art room and modern, fully equipped classrooms. A special class for children with autism (Síolta) was introduced in September 2020, reflecting the school’s commitment to inclusive education. In addition, a €1.5 million extension, approved by the Department of Education, will open in 2025 to provide bespoke accommodation for ASD provision. Sporting achievement is a hallmark of the school community, with recent historic “double” victories in both boys’ and girls’ GAA in 2024, and regular participation in national programmes such as Green Schools, Active Schools and the Peace Proms concert in Dublin.
History
Corracrin NS celebrates a proud 180‑year history as a primary education provider in the Donagh Parish. Over the decades the school has expanded its provision, most recently opening a dedicated autism support class (Síolta) in September 2020 – the first of its kind in the school’s long history. In response to growing demand, the Department of Education approved a €1.5 million extension, slated to open in 2025, to house specialised ASD facilities. The school continues to evolve, integrating modern digital infrastructure and maintaining strong community ties throughout its extensive heritage.
Applying to Corr A Chrainn 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 Corr A Chrainn 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 Corr A Chrainn National School
How many pupils attend Corr A Chrainn National School?
Corr A Chrainn National School has 202 pupils enrolled, 102 girls and 100 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Corr A Chrainn National School a DEIS school?
No. Corr A Chrainn 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 Corr A Chrainn National School?
Corr A Chrainn National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.