Rockcorry National School
Monaghan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 34 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 13 girls, 21 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 06028F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Rockcorry Church of Ireland National School is a small, purpose‑built primary school situated on the edge of Dartrey Forest, just outside Rockcorry, County Monaghan. The modern facility, opened in September 2012, comprises three classrooms, a dedicated resource room, a learning‑support suite, staff room, offices, a general‑purpose hall and fully equipped toilets. The expansive grounds include a grass pitch, a hard‑core pitch and ample parking, providing ample space for outdoor play and physical education. The school’s educational ethos centres on a happy, caring and secure environment where every child is valued, respected and encouraged to reach their full potential. It adopts a holistic, pupil‑centred approach that nurtures intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic, spiritual and emotional development, underpinned by inclusive values such as respect, self‑discipline and self‑esteem. The school is committed to non‑discriminatory admission practices and works closely with the National Council for Special Education to support children with special educational needs.
History
The original Rockcorry National School opened in the village in 1846. Among its most notable pupils was John Robert Gregg, inventor of Gregg shorthand, who enrolled in 1872. The historic building was renovated in 2002, but in 2007 the Dartrey and Rockcorry Group of Parishes secured a new site from Coillte at Dartrey Forest. This led to the construction of the current state‑of‑the‑art facility, which opened its doors in September 2012.
Applying to Rockcorry 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 Rockcorry 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 Rockcorry National School
How many pupils attend Rockcorry National School?
Rockcorry National School has 34 pupils enrolled, 13 girls and 21 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Rockcorry National School a DEIS school?
No. Rockcorry 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 Rockcorry National School?
Rockcorry National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.