Cullohill National School Rathdowney
Rathdowney, Laois
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 108 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 50 girls, 58 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19791P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Tighearnach Naofa is a vibrant primary school situated in the south of County Laois, serving the village of Cullohill and the surrounding rural community. The school places equal emphasis on academic excellence and the broader development of each pupil, fostering a nurturing environment where passionate teachers encourage curiosity, growth and a love of learning. By promoting active participation and engagement, the school aims to develop not only strong literacy and numeracy foundations but also the social, emotional and independent‑living skills essential for life beyond the classroom. The ethos of Scoil Tighearnach Naofa centres on inclusivity and belonging. All pupils, including those with special educational needs, are welcomed into a positive learning setting that celebrates community spirit. Facilities are designed to support a wide range of activities, and the school utilises modern tools such as the Easy Payments Plus platform for secure online transactions. Comprehensive policies on child safeguarding and other matters are readily accessible, underscoring the school’s commitment to transparency and the welfare of its students.
Applying to Cullohill National School Rathdowney
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 Cullohill National School Rathdowney. 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 Cullohill National School Rathdowney
How many pupils attend Cullohill National School Rathdowney?
Cullohill National School Rathdowney has 108 pupils enrolled, 50 girls and 58 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cullohill National School Rathdowney a DEIS school?
No. Cullohill National School Rathdowney 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 Cullohill National School Rathdowney?
Cullohill National School Rathdowney has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.