Firmount Mixed National School
Donoughmore, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 171 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 77 girls, 94 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 01692N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Firmount Mixed National School is a small, mixed‑gender primary school set in the tranquil, rural landscape of Firmount, County Cork. The school benefits from generous outdoor play space and a welcoming, family‑like atmosphere that encourages pupils to feel safe, happy and motivated to learn. Classes are deliberately kept small, allowing teachers to give personalised attention and to tailor lessons to each child’s needs, fostering both academic progress and personal confidence. The school follows a Catholic ethos, providing Religious Education in line with the doctrines and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church while also welcoming children of other faiths. Its curriculum is designed to promote the full and harmonious development of every pupil – intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually – and is underpinned by core values such as respect, trust, empathy, encouragement, appreciation and belonging. A strong partnership with parents, the parish and the wider community further supports a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to “learn and do” with enthusiasm. A broad range of extracurricular activities complements the classroom programme, giving pupils opportunities to explore sports, arts and other interests in a supportive setting. The school’s commitment to safeguarding, positive behaviour and the well‑being of its students is reflected in its comprehensive policies and the active involvement of its Board of Management.
Applying to Firmount Mixed 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 Firmount Mixed 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 Firmount Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Firmount Mixed National School?
Firmount Mixed National School has 171 pupils enrolled, 77 girls and 94 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Firmount Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Firmount Mixed 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 Firmount Mixed National School?
Firmount Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.