Maulatrahane Central National School
Skibbereen, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 31 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 17 girls, 14 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19978I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Maulatrahane Central National School is a mixed, community‑focused primary school that prides itself on providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for children of all abilities and needs. Guided by the Board of Management, the school aims to foster spiritual, intellectual, emotional and social growth, ensuring that each pupil can develop holistically. A favourable pupil‑to‑teacher ratio allows for personalised attention, while a hands‑on, caring ethos creates a warm atmosphere where families can feel confident that their children are supported and encouraged. The school benefits from modern, recently renovated classrooms that are bright, airy and equipped with interactive whiteboards, TV screens and tablets or iPads in every room, supporting an integrated STEM curriculum. Extensive outdoor facilities include large playing fields and child‑friendly trails, promoting active play and a variety of sports such as football, basketball, swimming, dance and Zumba. A local school bus service links the school with surrounding areas, and the school’s commitment to continual investment ensures that equipment and resources across all curricular areas remain up‑to‑date.
Applying to Maulatrahane Central 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 Maulatrahane Central 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 Maulatrahane Central National School
How many pupils attend Maulatrahane Central National School?
Maulatrahane Central National School has 31 pupils enrolled, 17 girls and 14 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Maulatrahane Central National School a DEIS school?
No. Maulatrahane Central 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 Maulatrahane Central National School?
Maulatrahane Central National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.