Lower Glanmire National School
Lower Glanmire, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 151 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 70 girls, 81 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13663W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
S.G.M.I. New Inn, Glanmire is a mixed primary school serving the New Inn area of Glanmire, County Cork. The school delivers its curriculum through the Irish language and offers a full range of junior and senior classes, including a Tús Nua entry for younger pupils and a dedicated Montessori provision (Réiltín Beag Montessori). Academic provision covers Junior (including 2nd class) and senior classes (3rd‑6th), ensuring a continuous progression from early years through to the end of primary education. The school places a strong emphasis on a broad, balanced programme of extra‑curricular activities. Facilities include a well‑stocked sports area with go‑karts, bikes, scooters, air‑hockey and table‑tennis tables, as well as an art club and regular community events such as fun days, cake sales and graduation ceremonies. Communication with families is maintained through active Instagram and Twitter accounts, and the school provides a downloadable annual calendar (2025/26) for parents. A supportive ethos underpins everyday life at New Inn, with policies covering child safeguarding, anti‑bullying, healthy eating and special educational needs, reflecting a commitment to the welfare and holistic development of every pupil.
Applying to Lower Glanmire 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 Lower Glanmire 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 Lower Glanmire National School
How many pupils attend Lower Glanmire National School?
Lower Glanmire National School has 151 pupils enrolled, 70 girls and 81 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lower Glanmire National School a DEIS school?
No. Lower Glanmire 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 Lower Glanmire National School?
Lower Glanmire National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.