Scoil Náisiúnta Fionan Na Reanna
Nohoval, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 144 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 69 girls, 75 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18713N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Fionán is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school situated in the coastal village of Nohoval, County Cork. The school serves approximately 144 pupils from Junior Infants to 6th Class and operates eight distinct classes – Butterfly, Cheetah, Ladybird, Koala, Panda, Zebra, Tiger and Lion – each providing a supportive environment for mixed‑age learning. The curriculum is complemented by a broad range of extracurricular activities, including music, sport, quizzes, arts and crafts, and a strong emphasis on digital learning and anti‑bullying initiatives for parents and children. The campus benefits from recent modernisation, featuring bright, open classrooms, a resurfaced playground with a soft‑play area for younger children, and an upgraded basketball court with new surface, hoops and perimeter fencing. Dedicated special‑needs provision is offered through the Butterfly and Cheetah classes, which cater for pupils on the autistic spectrum, ensuring inclusive education. The school’s facilities and varied programmes aim to foster both academic achievement and personal development within a caring, community‑focused setting.
History
Scoil Naomh Fionán National School originated as the single‑room Rennies Old National School, built in 1846‑47 in the townland of Ballinalougha and opened in September 1847. It operated until its closure in December 1963. A new school was erected on land donated by George and Rebecca Jagoe in Ballindeasig; the foundation stone was laid in 1962 and the school opened in January 1964, initially offering two modern classrooms, indoor toilets and a larger playground. Over the following decades the school expanded with a prefabricated classroom (c. 1967/68), additional teachers, and various building projects. Grants in 2011/12 added two new classrooms and refurbished the original building. In 2015 a Special Class for autistic spectrum disorder opened in September 2016, followed by the Butterfly Class (2016) and the Cheetah Class (2017). Recent improvements include a resurfaced yard, a soft‑play area, and a fully upgraded basketball court.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Fionan Na Reanna
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 Fionan Na Reanna. 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 Fionan Na Reanna
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Fionan Na Reanna?
Scoil Náisiúnta Fionan Na Reanna has 144 pupils enrolled, 69 girls and 75 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Fionan Na Reanna a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Fionan Na Reanna 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 Fionan Na Reanna?
Scoil Náisiúnta Fionan Na Reanna has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.