Scoil Chlochair Mhuire
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 245 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 156 girls, 89 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17103E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Chlochair Mhuire is a co‑educational primary school situated in the heart of Carrigtwohill, County Cork. The school follows a holistic, Christian‑based ethos that seeks to develop a love of learning and a lasting curiosity in every child. Academic, physical, spiritual and emotional needs are all taken into account, with a curriculum that encourages creativity, critical thinking, resilience and active participation. Learning is delivered through a blend of active‑learning strategies, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) programmes and a strong emphasis on sport and physical education, delivered in partnership with Cork Sports’ Partnership. Inclusion is a core pillar of the school community. An early‑intervention pre‑school class for children with autism was opened in September 2020, complementing a dedicated ASD class launched in 2019, ensuring that children with special needs have access to mainstream activities where appropriate. The school also provides a comprehensive before‑ and after‑school service run by staff, the Carrigtwohill Family Resource Centre and Sherpa Kids, supporting families throughout the day. Strong links with the wider Carrigtwohill community, regular cultural events and a focus on positive discipline further reinforce a nurturing, inclusive environment for pupils.
Applying to Scoil Chlochair Mhuire
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 Chlochair Mhuire's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Chlochair Mhuire. 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 Chlochair Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil Chlochair Mhuire?
Scoil Chlochair Mhuire has 245 pupils enrolled, 156 girls and 89 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Chlochair Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Chlochair Mhuire 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 Chlochair Mhuire?
Scoil Chlochair Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.