Milltown National School
Milltown, Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 173 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 81 girls, 92 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 08948L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Milltown National School is a rural primary school situated on a hill overlooking the village of Milltown in the parish of Drumlane, County Cavan. The school embraces a Catholic ethos while welcoming children of all faiths and none, fostering a warm, inclusive environment that respects diversity of race, culture, religion, gender and ability. Its educational approach is holistic, aiming to develop knowledge, character, spiritual, intellectual and physical needs, and to nurture a love of learning that equips pupils for modern, multicultural society. Emphasis is placed on language learning, environmental awareness and community involvement, with strong encouragement for parental partnership and local community engagement. The school’s facilities include seven mainstream classrooms, two dedicated autistic (ASD) classes, a General Purpose Room, office, staff room, wheelchair‑accessible toilet, kitchen area and a prefabricated annex. A handball alley provides additional recreational space. Recent extensions (2008, 2011, 2015) have expanded the learning environment, supporting a well‑structured, safe and stimulating setting for pupils from junior infants through sixth class.
History
Education in the Milltown area began with a hedge school in 1824. In May 1862 a new schoolhouse for 150 pupils was commissioned on land provided by Charles Brady; construction started later that year and the two‑room building opened in late 1863. This school served the community until 1973 when it was replaced by a prefabricated central school, which itself was replaced by the current purpose‑built building in the summer of 1988. Further extensions were added in 2008, 2011 and 2015, expanding the school’s capacity and facilities.
Applying to Milltown 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 Milltown 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 Milltown National School
How many pupils attend Milltown National School?
Milltown National School has 173 pupils enrolled, 81 girls and 92 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Milltown National School a DEIS school?
No. Milltown 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 Milltown National School?
Milltown National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.