Druimne National School
Charleville, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 69 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 24 girls, 45 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11262R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Dromina National School is a Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Cloyne, providing a caring and inclusive learning environment for children of all races and religions. The school places the whole child at the centre of its educational philosophy, seeking to develop academic, physical, emotional, technological and spiritual capacities through a holistic, child‑centred approach. Strong partnerships with parents, the local community and supporting organisations are encouraged to ensure that every pupil can reach their full potential in a nurturing setting. A wide range of extra‑curricular activities enriches the curriculum, including Gaelic games such as football and hurling, indoor sports, STEM projects, creative arts programmes and cultural celebrations like Seachtain na Gaeilge and World Book Day. The school benefits from dedicated indoor sports facilities, a science‑focused “Lifetime Lab”, and initiatives such as Green Schools, Health‑Promoting Schools and Wellbeing programmes. These provisions, together with regular community events and fundraising activities, create a vibrant atmosphere that supports both learning and personal growth.
Applying to Druimne 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 Druimne 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 Druimne National School
How many pupils attend Druimne National School?
Druimne National School has 69 pupils enrolled, 24 girls and 45 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Druimne National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Druimne 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 Druimne National School?
Druimne National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.