Scoil Náisiúnta Cuilinn Ui Caoimh
Cullen, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 58 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 27 girls, 31 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17171V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Chuilinn Uí Chaoimh is a Roman Catholic national school situated in the tranquil townland of Mullaghroe North, opposite the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the village of Cullen, County Cork. The school serves a mixed junior infant, senior infant and primary cohort and operates from 9:20 am to 3 pm (2 pm for infants), with a structured morning and lunch break. Its uniform reflects the local GAA colours, featuring navy tracksuit tops or sweaters, navy leggings or trousers and a yellow/harvest‑gold polo shirt. The campus, opened on 1 September 2011, is a purpose‑built, south‑facing complex that benefits from abundant natural light. It comprises four spacious classrooms equipped with modern IT infrastructure, fast fibre broadband, and dedicated SEN workstations with counter‑top facilities. An expansive purpose hall with an adjoining servery/kitchen, a walk‑in PE storage room and an indoor toys area support a wide range of curricular and extracurricular activities. Additional provisions include three specialised special‑education rooms, a staffroom, and extensive ancillary storage. Cherryblossoms Childcare Ltd. provides before‑ and after‑school care, a breakfast club, homework club and preschool sessions, operating daily from 7 am to 6:30 pm. The school’s inclusive ethos is reinforced by EAL support and a commitment to the Government’s Primary Schoolbook Scheme and Hot School Meals, ensuring all pupils have access to learning resources and nutritious meals.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Cuilinn Ui Caoimh
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 Cuilinn Ui Caoimh. 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 Cuilinn Ui Caoimh
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Cuilinn Ui Caoimh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cuilinn Ui Caoimh has 58 pupils enrolled, 27 girls and 31 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cuilinn Ui Caoimh a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cuilinn Ui Caoimh 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 Cuilinn Ui Caoimh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cuilinn Ui Caoimh has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.