Scoil Náisiúnta Bun An Tsabhairne
Cork
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 193 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13910N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde is a Presentation Convent primary school serving approximately 191 pupils in the coastal village of Crosshaven, County Cork. Set on a scenic site overlooking the mouth of the Owenabue River, Crosshaven Bay and Cork Harbour, the environment inspires a strong connection with the sea and the surrounding community. The school pursues academic excellence while placing equal emphasis on a broad range of extra‑curricular activities, including creative, play‑based learning, a new climbing wall, swimming, and music programmes, fostering well‑rounded development. The ethos of the school centres on exuberance, good communication and integrity, creating a safe, caring and inclusive atmosphere where each child is encouraged to grow independently and happily. Recent professional development in ADHD awareness demonstrates a commitment to meeting diverse learning needs, ensuring that every pupil receives the support required to thrive. The school’s approach blends traditional values with modern, child‑centred pedagogy, promoting curiosity, readiness to learn and a sense of belonging within a vibrant village community.
History
The school’s origins date to 28 November 1876 when the Presentation Sisters rented three houses in Westbourne Terrace near the Coastguard Station, establishing a temporary convent and primary school. Within a year, 64 girls were enrolled, and numbers quickly rose to 230, prompting the construction of a makeshift shed. In 1891 a purpose‑built National School was opened, serving the community until 1975 when the school relocated to its present site at Knocknagore. Ground was broken in August 1973 and the new premises officially opened in March 1975. The Presentation Sisters continued teaching alongside lay staff until the last sister retired in June 2006, leaving a lasting legacy that still shapes the school’s tradition today.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Bun An Tsabhairne
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 Bun An Tsabhairne. 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 Bun An Tsabhairne
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Bun An Tsabhairne?
Scoil Náisiúnta Bun An Tsabhairne has 193 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Bun An Tsabhairne a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Bun An Tsabhairne 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 Bun An Tsabhairne?
Scoil Náisiúnta Bun An Tsabhairne has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.