Scoil Freastogail Muire
Fermoy, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 236 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 163 girls, 73 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17868O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Presentation Primary School (Scoil Freastógail Mhuire) is a Catholic co‑educational primary school located in the town of Fermoy, Co. Cork. It welcomes boys and girls from Junior Infants to 1st Class, after which the senior section (2nd–6th Class) is girls‑only. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, operating five dedicated autism classes – the “Little Acorns” – and actively promotes neurodiversity through stories, games and videos that celebrate the unique ways children think and learn. The learning environment is designed to nurture curiosity and confidence. A well‑stocked school library supports a vibrant reading programme, while participation in the Active School Flag and regular physical‑education activities encourage healthy lifestyles. Academic enrichment is evident in initiatives such as Maths Week, where interactive challenges are offered both in‑school and for home practice, and in the arts, highlighted by national competition successes. The school’s mission, rooted in the legacy of Nano Nagle, stresses compassion, kindness and moral development, aiming to equip pupils with the skills and values needed to thrive in a changing world.
Applying to Scoil Freastogail Muire
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 Freastogail Muire. 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 Freastogail Muire
How many pupils attend Scoil Freastogail Muire?
Scoil Freastogail Muire has 236 pupils enrolled, 163 girls and 73 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Freastogail Muire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Freastogail Muire 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 Freastogail Muire?
Scoil Freastogail Muire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.