Dunmanway Convent Infants National School
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 102 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 61 girls, 41 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13662U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Mary’s Infant National School, situated in Dunmanway North, Co. Cork, provides early years education for children in the local community. As an infant national school, it follows the Irish national curriculum, offering a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages the development of foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social interaction. The school’s ethos is centred on fostering a love of learning through play‑based activities and a strong sense of community, as reflected in its regular news updates, events, and parent‑focused resources. The school’s facilities are designed to meet the needs of young learners, with dedicated classroom spaces, an after‑school club, and a pre‑school provision that eases the transition into formal education. Structured school hours run from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, providing a consistent routine for pupils. Communication with families is encouraged through a contact phone line and an email address, ensuring that parents can stay informed and involved in school life. St Mary’s maintains an active online presence, offering up‑to‑date information on the school calendar, recent news items such as the first day back after holidays and community visits, and a platform for parents to access enrolment forms and policy documents. This digital engagement complements the school’s commitment to transparency and community partnership.
Applying to Dunmanway Convent Infants 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 Convent Infants 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 Convent Infants National School
How many pupils attend Dunmanway Convent Infants National School?
Dunmanway Convent Infants National School has 102 pupils enrolled, 61 girls and 41 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dunmanway Convent Infants National School a DEIS school?
No. Dunmanway Convent Infants 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 Convent Infants National School?
Dunmanway Convent Infants National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.