Scoil Náisiúnta Fhursa
Banteer, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 51 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 21 girls, 30 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18316D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Fhursa Lyre is a rural, co‑educational primary school nestled in the picturesque village of Lyre, approximately six kilometres north of Banteer in County Cork. The school provides a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and secure, fostering the development of confident, independent young people who can function competently both as individuals and as members of a community. Emphasis is placed on respect, tolerance and kindness, encouraging children to appreciate diversity and to support one another in their learning journeys. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities that enrich everyday school life. Facilities include dedicated classroom spaces for each class level, a thriving school garden, and participation in the Green School and Health‑Promoting School programmes, which promote sustainability and wellbeing. Additional provisions such as a preschool (Lyre Community Preschool) and a home‑tuition service extend the school’s educational reach, ensuring that families in the local area have access to supportive learning opportunities beyond the standard classroom setting.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Fhursa
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Fhursa. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Fhursa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Fhursa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Fhursa has 51 pupils enrolled, 21 girls and 30 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Fhursa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Fhursa 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Fhursa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Fhursa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.