Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Na Huladh
Mitchelstown, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 99 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 50 girls, 49 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12446J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Glenahulla National School is a vibrant primary school situated in the townland of Cloughleafin, between Mitchelstown and Kildorrery in County Cork. The school serves the three neighbouring parishes of Mitchelstown, Kildorrery and Glanworth/Ballindangan and currently enrols 89 pupils across four mainstream classes. Its educational ethos promotes the full and harmonious development of each child – intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually – within a welcoming, safe, caring and inclusive environment. The campus was completely rebuilt in 2004 and further extended in 2019, providing modern facilities that include four spacious mainstream classrooms, two Special Educational Needs (SET) rooms, a multipurpose hall (halla), a dedicated sensory room and courtyard, and a large outdoor play area. Additional support is available through two resource teachers, a Learning Support teacher and several Special Needs Assistants, ensuring that pupils with diverse needs receive appropriate assistance. The school’s uniform policy and structured school hours contribute to a disciplined yet nurturing atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth.
History
The school’s origins date to the early 1880s when local farmer Michael O’Doherty donated a site in Cloughleafin to the Mitchelstown parish. Glenahulla National School was formally established in 1884 and opened its doors on 7 January 1885 in a two‑room building. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, extensive improvements were made with the support of a proactive Parents’ Association, including the addition of tarmac, indoor toilets, a new roof and an extra teachers’ room. In 1997 a new principal oversaw the construction of a modern school building; the old structure was closed in 1999 and teaching continued in temporary porta‑cabins. After a temporary relocation to the former Gortroe NS site (2001‑2003), the present purpose‑built school was completed and occupied in March 2004. Today the school continues to grow, maintaining a strong community spirit and a commitment to high‑quality education.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Na Huladh
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 Gleann Na Huladh. 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 Gleann Na Huladh
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Na Huladh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Na Huladh has 99 pupils enrolled, 50 girls and 49 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Na Huladh a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Na Huladh 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 Gleann Na Huladh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Na Huladh has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.