Fr Cullen Memorial National School
Carlow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 231 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 109 girls, 122 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16938E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Fr Cullen Memorial National School is a Roman Catholic primary school situated in Tinryland, County Carlow. The school’s ethos is centred on the holistic development of each pupil, seeking to nurture intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual growth. Teaching is grounded in the Catholic faith, with religious education delivered in line with the doctrines, practices and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, and an emphasis on fostering a living relationship with God and with the wider community. The school operates a structured daily programme that begins at 8.50 am and finishes at 2.30 pm, incorporating two recreation periods (10.40‑11.00 am and 12.40‑1.00 pm) and an early dismissal for infants at 1.30 pm. Modern facilities include high‑speed broadband connectivity provided through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, supporting digital learning and communication. The school premises are equipped to accommodate a range of activities that promote academic achievement, physical health, artistic expression and social interaction, reflecting its commitment to a balanced and inclusive education.
Applying to Fr Cullen Memorial 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 Fr Cullen Memorial 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 Fr Cullen Memorial National School
How many pupils attend Fr Cullen Memorial National School?
Fr Cullen Memorial National School has 231 pupils enrolled, 109 girls and 122 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Fr Cullen Memorial National School a DEIS school?
No. Fr Cullen Memorial 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 Fr Cullen Memorial National School?
Fr Cullen Memorial National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.