Dromagh Mixed National School
Mallow, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 24 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 8 girls, 16 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15380U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Dromagh Mixed National School is a mixed primary school situated in the heart of Dromatariffe, County Cork, serving the local community with a commitment to providing a safe, healthy and joyful learning environment. The school’s ethos focuses on the holistic development of each pupil, nurturing academic potential while fostering active, engaged and caring citizenship. A small, dedicated educational team delivers a balanced curriculum that prioritises positivity, wellbeing and secure settings for all learners. The school boasts a range of modern facilities, including a newly‑developed computer laboratory aimed at ensuring every child becomes fully computer literate, and optional piano lessons during school hours. Extra‑curricular provision is extensive, featuring a Spanish “Say Yes” language programme, weekly fitness sessions, the Amber Flag “Feel Good Friday” wellbeing initiative, virtual “Meet the Scientists” Zoom lessons, and a free golf taster session for junior classes. These activities reflect the school’s focus on wellbeing, mindfulness and community involvement.
History
The origins of education in the Dromatariffe parish trace back to secret hedge schools in 1826, with a noted school at Dromagh serving 76 pupils. A temporary school operated from 1841‑1843 at Barrett’s Post Office. On 28 May 1843 a permanent two‑storey school opened 300 yards west of the present site, housing girls downstairs and boys upstairs. Following a serious fault identified in 1896, a new building was commissioned; construction began in 1901 and was completed in 1902 at a cost of £587.30, establishing the structure that forms the basis of today’s school.
Applying to Dromagh Mixed 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 Dromagh Mixed 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 Dromagh Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Dromagh Mixed National School?
Dromagh Mixed National School has 24 pupils enrolled, 8 girls and 16 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dromagh Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Dromagh Mixed 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 Dromagh Mixed National School?
Dromagh Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.