Scoil Náisiúnta An Aird
Clonakilty, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 111 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 54 girls, 57 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12147W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil an Áird is a rural, co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in Ardfield, a short distance from the centre of Clonakilty and the Red Strand Beach in County Cork. The school provides a vibrant, child‑centred learning environment where each pupil is treated as an individual and is at the heart of the educational process. A strong emphasis is placed on active learning and creativity, supported by a well‑ordered, caring and secure atmosphere that nurtures intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development. While the school follows a Catholic ethos, it recognises and respects other faiths, promotes gender equity and embraces diversity and inclusivity, with a particular focus on the Irish language. The school serves approximately 111 children across five mainstream classes and three support teachers, offering a balanced programme that includes regular swimming lessons, science excursions to University of Limerick, participation in Cork City Sports at MTU and a Healthy Lunch Policy. Uniform provisions include a school tracksuit for sport, and the school operates a structured timetable with clear break and lunch periods. The motto “Be the Best I can Be” (BTBICB) underpins the community’s commitment to personal and academic excellence.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta An Aird
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 Náisiúnta An Aird. 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 Náisiúnta An Aird
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta An Aird?
Scoil Náisiúnta An Aird has 111 pupils enrolled, 54 girls and 57 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta An Aird a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta An Aird 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 Náisiúnta An Aird?
Scoil Náisiúnta An Aird has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.