Knockskeagh National Schol
Clonakilty, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 207 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 106 girls, 101 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17152R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Knockskeagh National School is a Catholic primary school situated in the heart of the Knockskeagh community, serving as a central hub for children, families, staff and the wider parish. The school’s ethos is built around “Celebrating Children, Difference and Learning”, with a clear focus on nurturing the moral, spiritual, physical, academic, aesthetic and cultural development of each pupil. Guided by a shared Vision Statement, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child feels accepted, respected and encouraged to reach their full potential. A broad and varied co‑curricular programme underpins the academic curriculum, offering activities such as gymnastics, camogie, hurling, rugby, GAA, soccer, basketball, chess, debating, taekwondo and many more. These opportunities promote teamwork, confidence and a love of sport and the arts. The school is supported by an active Parents’ Association and a proactive Board of Management, both of which help to provide additional resources, extra‑curricular events and a well‑maintained, child‑friendly environment, including a structured traffic control routine for safe arrivals and departures.
History
Generations of local families have been educated at Knockskeagh National School since its establishment in 1882, making it a long‑standing institution within the community.
Applying to Knockskeagh National Schol
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 Knockskeagh National Schol. 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 Knockskeagh National Schol
How many pupils attend Knockskeagh National Schol?
Knockskeagh National Schol has 207 pupils enrolled, 106 girls and 101 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Knockskeagh National Schol a DEIS school?
No. Knockskeagh National Schol 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 Knockskeagh National Schol?
Knockskeagh National Schol has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.