Scoil Náisiúnta Inis Eoghanain
Inis Eonáin, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 295 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 143 girls, 152 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17168J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Eoin, Innishannon is a large mixed primary school situated in the picturesque village of Innishannon, Co. Cork. The school serves a vibrant community of over 300 pupils and is staffed by a team of 18 teachers, including dedicated special‑education staff. Its educational philosophy centres on a caring, child‑focused tradition that recognises each learner as an individual, nurturing talents through a broad and stimulating curriculum. Modern communication is supported by a dedicated school app and high‑speed broadband connectivity provided under the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, ensuring that digital resources are readily available for both teaching and learning. The campus has developed over time with major extensions opened in 1982 and 1999, reflecting the growth of the local area. Facilities include well‑equipped classrooms, specialist spaces for special‑needs provision, and outdoor areas for sport and recreation. The school’s commitment to holistic development is evident in its emphasis on wellbeing, active school programmes, and a range of extracurricular activities highlighted in regular news updates.
History
Records indicate that the original Innishannon school was built in 1856 on the site now known as the graveyard, originally a two‑storey building with separate entrances for boys and girls. Deteriorating conditions led to the construction of a new stone school in 1938 by Walsh’s of Ballinascarthy on a two‑acre site formerly used by the Valley Rovers club. This building featured four classrooms with open fireplaces, high windows, and separate sections for boys and girls, a practice that continued until co‑education was introduced in 1968 under the leadership of Mr Seán Collins and Mrs Margaret O’Sullivan. Subsequent extensions in 1982 and 1999 have accommodated a growing pupil population, and the school now serves over 300 children.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Inis Eoghanain
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
View Scoil Náisiúnta Inis Eoghanain's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Inis Eoghanain. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Inis Eoghanain
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Inis Eoghanain?
Scoil Náisiúnta Inis Eoghanain has 295 pupils enrolled, 143 girls and 152 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Inis Eoghanain a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Inis Eoghanain 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 Inis Eoghanain?
Scoil Náisiúnta Inis Eoghanain has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.