Dromdhallagh National School
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 53 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 23 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18296A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Drimoleague National School is a rural primary school situated in the heart of West Cork, between Skibbereen and Dunmanway, and operates under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Cork and Ross. The school offers a broad, balanced curriculum that includes English, Gaeilge, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Music, Art, Drama, Physical Education, Religion and S.P.H.E., complemented by a wide range of extra‑curricular programmes such as the National Children’s Choir, Green Schools, Active Schools, Amber Flag and Primary Science initiatives. Recent investment through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme and a 2021 grant has modernised the school’s IT infrastructure, providing high‑speed broadband and digital learning resources to bridge the digital divide for pupils at risk of educational disadvantage. The school caters for senior classes (3rd‑6th) and prides itself on a vibrant community of committed staff, diligent pupils and supportive parents. Teaching is informed by Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, ensuring that each child’s individual learning style, talents and needs are recognised and nurtured. As a small rural institution, the school can offer personalised attention, drawing on local heritage and a strong ethos of respect, responsibility and well‑rounded development.
History
Drimoleague National School first opened its doors on 9 May 1960. Since that date the school has continued to serve the youth of the Drimoleague area, providing an excellent and rich education in which children are encouraged to achieve to the best of their ability.
Applying to Dromdhallagh 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 Dromdhallagh 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 Dromdhallagh National School
How many pupils attend Dromdhallagh National School?
Dromdhallagh National School has 53 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 23 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dromdhallagh National School a DEIS school?
No. Dromdhallagh 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 Dromdhallagh National School?
Dromdhallagh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.