Dunmanway Boys National School
Cork
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 89 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14784Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Phádraig Naofa is an all‑boys national school serving pupils from second to sixth class. As a Roman Catholic institution it delivers a curriculum that balances academic learning with religious education, following the doctrines, practices and traditions of the Catholic Church while welcoming children of other faiths and respecting diverse beliefs. The school’s ethos centres on the full and harmonious development of each pupil, encouraging personal, social and spiritual growth alongside scholastic achievement. The campus was modernised and extended in 2008, adding a purpose‑built room, a new classroom, a resource room and a staff room. Outdoor facilities include a dedicated playing pitch and a tarmac area for daily recreation. Uniform requirements promote a sense of community, and a book‑rental scheme supports literacy. The school operates a structured timetable from 8:50 am to 2:40 pm, with designated breaks and a lunch period, ensuring a well‑ordered learning environment.
History
Scoil Phádraig Naofa was established in 1896. In 2008 the school underwent a modernisation and extension programme that added new teaching and support spaces, enhancing its capacity to deliver contemporary education while retaining its historic roots.
Applying to Dunmanway Boys 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 Dunmanway Boys 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 Dunmanway Boys National School
How many pupils attend Dunmanway Boys National School?
Dunmanway Boys National School has 89 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dunmanway Boys National School a DEIS school?
No. Dunmanway Boys 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 Dunmanway Boys National School?
Dunmanway Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.