Scoil Náisiúnta Dhrom Athain
Mallow, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 207 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 95 girls, 112 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13779S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Dhrom Athain (Dromahane National School) is a co‑educational primary school situated on the western side of Dromahane village, County Cork. The school provides education for children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, following the Irish National Primary Curriculum as set out by the Department of Education and Skills. In addition to the core academic programme, the school places a strong emphasis on the moral, spiritual, social and physical development of each pupil, offering a broad range of extra‑curricular activities such as sport, music and drama, environmental projects through its Green School initiative, and participation in science award schemes. The school operates a full‑day timetable from 9.20 am to 3.00 pm, with the infant classes finishing at 2.00 pm. Recent investment has resulted in a brand‑new, purpose‑built building opened in March 2024, providing modern classrooms and facilities that support a safe and stimulating learning environment for the over 220 pupils currently enrolled. The school’s ethos centres on nurturing each child’s potential in a supportive community setting.
History
The school opened in 1966 when 135 pupils transferred from the former Dromore School to the new premises. After more than half a century of service, the school moved into a newly constructed building on 20 March 2024, a project that had been in planning for 18 years.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Dhrom Athain
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.
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Dhrom Athain. 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 Dhrom Athain
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Dhrom Athain?
Scoil Náisiúnta Dhrom Athain has 207 pupils enrolled, 95 girls and 112 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Dhrom Athain a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Dhrom Athain 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 Dhrom Athain?
Scoil Náisiúnta Dhrom Athain has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.