Scoil Náisiúnta Cillin
Mullagh, Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 94 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 45 girls, 49 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18393V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Crossreagh National School, situated in Mullagh, Co. Cavan, is a vibrant primary‑level community where every pupil is regarded as a valued member of a happy, supportive learning environment. The school prioritises a well‑structured, caring atmosphere that balances academic rigour with plenty of fun and adventure, encouraging holistic development across the junior and senior infant, first through sixth classes. With a small, dedicated team of six creative staff members, the school is able to offer personalised attention, fostering the talents and commitment of its pupils while promoting strong links between children, parents and the wider community. The school benefits from an active parent body and a collaborative ethos that sees pupils, families and staff working together as a cohesive team. Emphasis is placed on nurturing social skills, wellbeing and physical activity, ensuring that children enjoy a balanced education that prepares them for future learning. Modern facilities include a recently added classroom (2016) and a range of resources that support both curricular and extracurricular activities, reinforcing the school’s commitment to a positive, inclusive and forward‑looking educational experience.
History
The present school has been in existence since the 1960s, with a new classroom added in 2016 to accommodate growing enrolment. Prior to this, the school operated on the site of the parish hall. Its origins date back to the 1850s, and the tradition of education in the parish can be traced even further to hedge‑school times, when a travelling master taught children in an orchard – a legacy celebrated by the apple tree featured on the school crest.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Cillin
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 Cillin. 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 Cillin
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Cillin?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cillin has 94 pupils enrolled, 45 girls and 49 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cillin a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cillin 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 Cillin?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cillin has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.