Scoil Náisiúnta Barra Naofa Cailini
Beaumont, Cork
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 316 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 312 girls, 4 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19232C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Barra Naofa Cailíní is a co‑educational primary school situated in Monkstown, County Cork. The school prides itself on delivering a broad, balanced curriculum that nurtures both academic achievement and personal development. A strong emphasis is placed on the Irish language, with a commitment to speaking Irish throughout the school and fostering a Gaelic atmosphere for all pupils. The learning environment is described as pleasant and respectful, encouraging curiosity, creativity and a love of learning across a wide range of subjects. Beyond the core curriculum, the school offers a rich programme of extracurricular and enrichment activities. Recent initiatives include visits to the Glucksman Gallery at University College Cork, a tour of the local Naval Base, and performances by the 1 Brigade Army Band, reflecting a focus on cultural, historical and musical experiences. Ongoing programmes such as the Wellbeing & Amber Flag, Green Schools, Gaelbratach and a Student Council demonstrate the school’s dedication to environmental stewardship, student voice, and the holistic wellbeing of its community.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Barra Naofa Cailini
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 Barra Naofa Cailini. 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 Barra Naofa Cailini
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Barra Naofa Cailini?
Scoil Náisiúnta Barra Naofa Cailini has 316 pupils enrolled, 312 girls and 4 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Barra Naofa Cailini a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Barra Naofa Cailini 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 Barra Naofa Cailini?
Scoil Náisiúnta Barra Naofa Cailini has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.