Meelin National School
Newmarket, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 49 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 22 girls, 27 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17706L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Meelin National School (Scoil Náisiúnta An Mhaoilinn) is a vibrant primary school that prioritises a happy, secure climate for pupils, staff and families. Its ethos centres on fostering physical, emotional, social and intellectual wellbeing, enabling teaching and learning to thrive within relationships built on mutual respect. The school’s curriculum goes beyond the acquisition of knowledge and skills, aiming for the all‑round development of each child. Emphasis is placed on independence, self‑evaluation, self‑motivation and internalised discipline so that pupils become confident, happy contributors to their community and the wider world. The school offers a range of facilities and programmes to enrich the pupil experience. There is a before‑school and after‑school service, free hot meals, and a well‑stocked library. Extra‑curricular initiatives include the Active Schools programme, Amber Flag and Green Schools environmental schemes, the Curious Minds STEM project and the Junior Entrepreneur Programme. These activities support a holistic education that balances academic rigour with personal growth, creativity and community involvement.
Applying to Meelin 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
View Meelin National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Meelin National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Meelin National School
How many pupils attend Meelin National School?
Meelin National School has 49 pupils enrolled, 22 girls and 27 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Meelin National School a DEIS school?
No. Meelin 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 Meelin National School?
Meelin National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.