Scoil An Athar Tadhg
Cork
Key facts
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 317 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 166 girls, 151 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- Some subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19415K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil an Athar Tadhg is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in the Carraig na bhFear area of Cork. The school’s ethos is built on a caring, loving environment where every child is valued for their individuality, regardless of ability, race or creed. Its vision emphasises holistic development, seeking to nurture pupils academically, spiritually, physically, socially and emotionally, and to do so in a climate of positive co‑operation supported by pupils, staff, parents, the Board of Management and the local parish. The curriculum is delivered through a balanced programme that integrates traditional subjects with a strong emphasis on well‑being, environmental awareness and community involvement. Extra‑curricular provision includes a vibrant student council, a range of activities, Green Schools initiatives and dedicated well‑being resources. Modern facilities support learning and play, and the school provides a clear uniform policy that promotes pride and a sense of belonging among students.
Applying to Scoil An Athar Tadhg
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 An Athar Tadhg. 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 An Athar Tadhg
How many pupils attend Scoil An Athar Tadhg?
Scoil An Athar Tadhg has 317 pupils enrolled, 166 girls and 151 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil An Athar Tadhg a DEIS school?
No. Scoil An Athar Tadhg 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 An Athar Tadhg teach through Irish?
Partly. Scoil An Athar Tadhg teaches some subjects through Irish.