Curraghagalla National School
Kilworth, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 30 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 12 girls, 18 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17790D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Curraghagalla National School is a rural, mixed‑gender, multi‑grade primary school located a few miles from Mitchelstown, Fermoy and Kilworth in County Cork. The school serves the local community by offering a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils of varying ages learn together, fostering peer mentorship and a strong sense of belonging. Its educational philosophy emphasises a balanced approach that combines academic rigour with a wide range of extracurricular activities, ensuring that each child experiences both intellectual growth and personal development. The school’s facilities support a diverse programme of activities. Dedicated spaces for swimming, music, speech and drama, and sport enable pupils to explore their interests beyond the classroom. Modern ICT resources, including interactive whiteboards, are integrated into daily lessons to enhance digital literacy. Regular fundraising events and community projects further enrich the school experience, promoting teamwork and civic responsibility. Through its ethos of warmth and encouragement, Curraghagalla National School aims to nurture confident, well‑rounded learners prepared for the challenges of later education.
Applying to Curraghagalla 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 Curraghagalla 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 Curraghagalla National School
How many pupils attend Curraghagalla National School?
Curraghagalla National School has 30 pupils enrolled, 12 girls and 18 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Curraghagalla National School a DEIS school?
No. Curraghagalla 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 Curraghagalla National School?
Curraghagalla National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.