Scoil Abán Naofa
Maigh Chromtha, Cork
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 137 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 73 girls, 64 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15346U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Abán Naofa is a co‑educational primary school situated in the rural village of Baile Mhúirne, County Cork. The school provides a Gaelic‑medium learning environment that blends the Irish language curriculum with the national primary syllabus, fostering both linguistic fluency and academic development. Recent investment through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme has equipped the school with high‑speed internet, enabling the integration of digital resources and interactive learning tools across all year groups. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and cultural heritage. Regular events such as the celebration of Saint Gobnait’s feast, Saint Brigid’s Day, and a Christmas tree fundraiser illustrate a vibrant school life that encourages creativity, teamwork and local partnership. Facilities are used for a range of extracurricular activities, including sports marathons and charitable initiatives like the “Bru Columbanus” fundraiser, which demonstrate the school’s commitment to holistic education and social responsibility.
Applying to Scoil Abán Naofa
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 Abán Naofa. 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 Abán Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Abán Naofa?
Scoil Abán Naofa has 137 pupils enrolled, 73 girls and 64 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Abán Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Abán Naofa 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.
Does Scoil Abán Naofa teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Abán Naofa teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.