Owenabue Educate Together National School
Heron's Wood, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 118 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 58 girls, 60 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20534C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Owenabue Educate Together National School opened its doors in September 2020 in Carrigaline, County Cork. Initially housed in a single classroom within the Carrigaline Lions Club, the school is now situated at Rosemount, Herons Wood and is expected to expand to a 16‑classroom institution over the coming years. It currently provides education from Junior Infants through to 4th class, offering a modern, inclusive environment for young learners. The school follows the Educate Together ethos, operating as a mainstream national school that is equality‑based and democratically run. It places a strong emphasis on inclusion, diversity and the development of strong relationships as the foundation for learning. Pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential across academic, social and creative domains, with a curriculum that respects children of all social, cultural and religious backgrounds. In 2021 the school received a grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan, enabling the purchase of digital devices to bridge the digital divide and support learners at risk of educational disadvantage. This investment reflects the school’s commitment to providing equitable access to technology and fostering a supportive, forward‑looking learning community.
Applying to Owenabue Educate Together 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 Owenabue Educate Together 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 Owenabue Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Owenabue Educate Together National School?
Owenabue Educate Together National School has 118 pupils enrolled, 58 girls and 60 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Owenabue Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Owenabue Educate Together 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 Owenabue Educate Together National School?
Owenabue Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.