Derrycreha National School
Glengarriff, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 28 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 15 girls, 13 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14430E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Derrycreha National School is a vibrant primary school serving the local community with a strong emphasis on inclusive, child‑centred learning. The curriculum blends traditional Irish educational values with modern approaches, encouraging curiosity through a range of activities such as science sessions, music, dance‑fit, and sport, including girls’ rugby and swimming. Recent European Union funding under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan has enabled the school to bridge the digital divide, providing laptops and upgraded ICT infrastructure for all learners, thereby supporting those at risk of educational disadvantage. The school’s facilities cater to a broad age range from Junior Infants to 6th Class, offering dedicated classroom spaces, a well‑equipped library, and specialised areas for physical education and the arts. A robust calendar of events and extracurricular programmes fosters community spirit and personal development, while clear policies and a supportive board of management ensure a safe, nurturing environment for pupils to thrive academically and socially.
History
Derrycreha National School celebrated its 130th anniversary in 2023, marking a continuous educational presence since its founding in 1889. Over the decades the school has evolved through numerous milestones, documented years include 1912, 1954, 1978, 1982‑1997, 1998, 2008, and recent periods up to 2023‑2024, reflecting growth in infrastructure, curriculum and community involvement. The school invites former pupils and families to contribute photographs and memories to its ongoing historical archive.
Applying to Derrycreha 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 Derrycreha 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 Derrycreha National School
How many pupils attend Derrycreha National School?
Derrycreha National School has 28 pupils enrolled, 15 girls and 13 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Derrycreha National School a DEIS school?
No. Derrycreha 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 Derrycreha National School?
Derrycreha National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.