Laragh National School
Bandon, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 174 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 95 girls, 79 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 05477G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Seosamh, Laragh is a mixed primary school situated on the Bandon‑to‑Newcestown road, about 3 km from Bandon town. Operating under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Cork, the school provides education for children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class in a welcoming, community‑focused environment. The curriculum is delivered by a team of seven classroom teachers, supported by 2.5 special educational needs (SEN) teachers and two special needs assistants, ensuring that individual learning needs are met. All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, facilitating modern, interactive teaching methods. The school grounds feature two tarmac play areas together with extensive grass spaces, offering safe and varied outdoor recreation. Recent extensions in 2006 and 2011 have expanded the facilities, allowing for contemporary learning spaces and enhanced provision for SEN pupils. A vibrant Parents Association actively organises family events and supports school initiatives, reinforcing the collaborative spirit that underpins the school’s ethos of cooperation and mutual respect.
History
A school has been present in Laragh since 1841. The current building opened in 1967 as a two‑teacher school with 29 pupils on roll. Since then the school has grown to an enrolment of 183 pupils, with extensions added in 2006 and 2011. In 2017 the school celebrated the 50th anniversary of moving to the present building.
Applying to Laragh 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 Laragh 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 Laragh National School
How many pupils attend Laragh National School?
Laragh National School has 174 pupils enrolled, 95 girls and 79 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Laragh National School a DEIS school?
No. Laragh 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 Laragh National School?
Laragh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.