Dunmanway Convent National School
Cork
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 91 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 86 girls, 5 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13661S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Mary’s Senior School is a Catholic primary school that has served the Dunmanway community for more than fifty years. The school’s ethos centres on a warm, caring and mutually supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop intellectually, physically, culturally, morally, emotionally and spiritually. Teaching is underpinned by a commitment to best practice, fostering a positive attitude to learning and building self‑esteem so that each child can recognise their gifts and achieve their full potential. The curriculum is complemented by a broad range of extra‑curricular activities, including debating, chess, green‑school initiatives, arts education, sport, language and literacy programmes, and a school garden. Dedicated facilities support these programmes, and the school provides specialised support for pupils with special educational needs through a team of SEN teachers and assistants. Uniform policy, daily opening hours (09:00‑14:40) and scheduled breaks are clearly defined, promoting a structured yet nurturing learning atmosphere.
History
The school has been in existence for over fifty years, with former pupils now returning with their own children, reflecting its long‑standing role in the local community. Information not available beyond this statement.
Applying to Dunmanway Convent 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Dunmanway Convent 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 National School
How many pupils attend Dunmanway Convent National School?
Dunmanway Convent National School has 91 pupils enrolled, 86 girls and 5 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dunmanway Convent National School a DEIS school?
No. Dunmanway Convent 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 National School?
Dunmanway Convent National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.