Scoil Mhuire Na Trocaire
Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 213 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 93 girls, 120 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19989N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Na Trocaire is a Catholic primary school in Buttevant, Co. Cork, under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Cloyne and run by a Board of Management. The school is co-educational with an enrolment of 213 pupils and has DEIS status. No subjects are taught through Irish. The school is situated on the walled orchard site of Barry's Castle and has space and play areas for its pupils. The school motto is "Mol an Óige is tiocfaidh sí". The school crest depicts Barry's Castle, the River Awbeg, a book and a stave, reflecting the local heritage, education and musical tradition. The school holds Active Flag, Green Flag and Amber Flag awards. An ASD class is referenced in the admissions materials.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire Na Trocaire
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 Mhuire Na Trocaire. 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 Mhuire Na Trocaire
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire Na Trocaire?
Scoil Mhuire Na Trocaire has 213 pupils enrolled, 93 girls and 120 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire Na Trocaire a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Mhuire Na Trocaire 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 Mhuire Na Trocaire?
Scoil Mhuire Na Trocaire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.