Scoil Iosagain
Farranree, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 222 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18786R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Íosagáin Farranree is a vibrant primary school situated in the Farranree community of Cork. The school places a strong emphasis on a balanced curriculum that foregrounds environmental awareness, numeracy and literacy, with dedicated programmes in Green Schools, Maths and Reading. Learning is underpinned by a hands‑on philosophy – “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand” – encouraging pupils to engage actively with material and develop practical skills alongside academic knowledge. Beyond the classroom, the school offers a rich programme of extra‑curricular activities. Pupils can take part in music sessions covering traditional Irish instruments, join the local Na Piarsaigh GAA club, compete in a quiz team and explore a range of creative projects such as the Gamelan and STEM outings. The campus includes a multipurpose Hall available for community hire, a boardroom for meetings and a well‑maintained outdoor area that supports the school’s Green Flag achievements and regular Walk‑on‑Wednesday initiatives, fostering both community spirit and healthy habits.
Applying to Scoil Iosagain
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 Iosagain. 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 Iosagain
How many pupils attend Scoil Iosagain?
Scoil Iosagain has 222 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Iosagain a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Iosagain is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Iosagain?
Scoil Iosagain has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.