Scoil Chlíodhna Community National School
Carrigtwohill, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 443 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 206 girls, 237 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20442U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Chlíodhna Community National School is a co‑educational, multi‑denominational primary school serving children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. The school follows the Irish Primary School Curriculum under the patronage of the Cork Education and Training Board, delivering a child‑centred, inclusive education that nurtures academic, social, emotional, spiritual and physical development. A strong emphasis is placed on literacy and numeracy from the first day, alongside a broad programme of music, drama, visual arts, dance and physical fitness, fostering a love of the arts and a healthy lifestyle. In October 2023 the school relocated to a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art building on Station Road, providing modern classrooms, specialist learning spaces and facilities that support innovative teaching and collaborative learning. The school’s ethos, “Ní neart go cur le chéile” (There is no strength without unity), underpins a supportive, caring environment where strong links between home and school are actively encouraged. Partnerships with local businesses and sports clubs further enrich the learning experience and embed the school within the wider community.
History
Carrigtwohill Community National School, originally known as Scoil Chlíodhna CNS, opened in September 2015 as a co‑educational primary school. After operating in its original premises for several years, the school moved into a new, purpose‑built facility on Station Road in October 2023, providing enhanced learning environments for its students.
Applying to Scoil Chlíodhna Community 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 Scoil Chlíodhna Community 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 Scoil Chlíodhna Community National School
How many pupils attend Scoil Chlíodhna Community National School?
Scoil Chlíodhna Community National School has 443 pupils enrolled, 206 girls and 237 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Chlíodhna Community National School a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Chlíodhna Community 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 Scoil Chlíodhna Community National School?
Scoil Chlíodhna Community National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.