Macroom Boys National School
Macroom, Cork
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 186 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 4 girls, 182 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15597W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Colman’s Boys National School is a modern primary school situated in Sleaveen East, Macroom, County Cork. The €3.68 million purpose‑built campus, opened in March 2009, houses ten classrooms all equipped with interactive whiteboards, a dedicated computer room with thirty networked PCs and twenty iPads, a G.P. Hall, playgrounds, a ball court and a playing pitch. These facilities support a broad curriculum that seeks to give each child the best opportunities and to foster self‑motivation and independent learning. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic and creative development. In addition to the core subjects, pupils benefit from a well‑resourced music programme – thirty instruments are available, tin whistle is taught in every class and a school choir is active. A varied extra‑curricular offering includes football, hurling, a physical‑education programme and participation in the West Muskerry Cross‑Country Schools Meeting. An active Parents’ Association works closely with the Board of Management to enhance the school community.
History
The original national school was established in 1908 on Cork Street, with earlier town schools located in Masseytown, Castle Street, School Lane and Chapel Hill. Up to 1991 the school was operated by the De La Salle Brothers. In March 2009 the school moved to its current state‑of‑the‑art building in Sleaveen East, providing modern classrooms and extensive facilities for its pupils.
Applying to Macroom Boys 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 Macroom Boys 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 Macroom Boys National School
How many pupils attend Macroom Boys National School?
Macroom Boys National School has 186 pupils enrolled, 4 girls and 182 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Macroom Boys National School a DEIS school?
No. Macroom Boys 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 Macroom Boys National School?
Macroom Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.