Muire Gan Smal
FERMOY, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 80 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 40 girls, 40 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17955J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire gan Smál is a Catholic‑managed primary school situated in the close‑knit village of Clondulane, a suburb of Fermoy in County Cork. The school serves a vibrant local community, actively participating in and supporting village events throughout the year. With a modest staff complement of five teachers and two special needs assistants, the school offers a personalised learning environment where pupils receive individual attention and encouragement. The premises provide dedicated spaces for classroom learning, a well‑equipped hot‑lunch service, and access to resources such as a school library, science facilities and a dedicated SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education) programme. The school’s ethos centres on the holistic development of each child – intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually – guided by a strong belief in a living relationship with God. Its mission promotes a climate of good behaviour, safety and mutual respect, encouraging pupils to take personal responsibility for their learning and to mature into responsible, participating citizens. High expectations for conduct are clearly communicated, and the school continually reflects on its practice through self‑evaluation and innovation to provide an optimal learning experience for all pupils.
Applying to Muire Gan Smal
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 Muire Gan Smal. 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 Muire Gan Smal
How many pupils attend Muire Gan Smal?
Muire Gan Smal has 80 pupils enrolled, 40 girls and 40 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Muire Gan Smal a DEIS school?
No. Muire Gan Smal 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 Muire Gan Smal?
Muire Gan Smal has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.