Curravagh National School
Glangevlin, Cavan
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 20 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 6 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16959M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Curravagh National School is a small, two‑teacher primary school located three miles from Glangevlin in west Cavan, set within a tranquil rural landscape. The school provides a safe, nurturing and caring environment, emphasising a high pupil‑to‑teacher ratio that enables personalised, one‑to‑one teaching. As a DEIS‑designated school it benefits from additional funding, which supports initiatives such as the Free Hot Lunch programme that offers nutritious meals to every pupil at no cost. The school places a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, holding seven Green Flags and working towards an eighth, and runs an active Arts and Drama programme that regularly stages productions ranging from classic Christmas plays to well‑known theatrical favourites. A comprehensive refurbishment in 2009 modernised the premises, adding up‑to‑date teaching technologies, new classroom furnishings, and improved lighting and electrical systems. Each child has access to a personal laptop or tablet, and the spacious playground continues to be enhanced for outdoor learning and recreation.
History
Following the establishment of the National School system in 1831, four schools were built in the parish. In the late nineteenth century, parish priest Fr Corr replaced these with new schools at Tullycassan, Derrynananta, Curratavy and Carrick. Carrick closed when the new Curravagh school opened in 1933. The four schools remained until the mid‑1960s, when Curratavy and Derrynananta were closed. In 1979, Tullycassan National School amalgamated with Curravagh, leaving it as the sole school in the area. The original 1933 building has been continually upgraded, receiving significant development funding in the early 2000s and a major refurbishment in 2009 that introduced new windows, doors, re‑tiled halls and toilets, upgraded electrical systems, and additional storage. A commemorative book, *Curravagh National School, 1933‑2023 and Glangevlin, County Cavan*, was published to celebrate the school’s history.
Applying to Curravagh 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 Curravagh 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 Curravagh National School
How many pupils attend Curravagh National School?
Curravagh National School has 20 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 6 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Curravagh National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Curravagh National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Curravagh National School?
Curravagh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.