Scoil Náisiúnta Na Mona Fliche
Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 49 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 18 girls, 31 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16955E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Muinefliuch National School is a small rural primary school situated in the foothills of Mushera mountain, approximately 8 km from Macroom town in County Cork. The school operates with a three‑teacher model and currently educates 51 children (2024/2025). Recent building works have added two spacious classrooms and a dedicated Purpose Room, providing modern learning environments alongside the original 1933 structure. The school places a strong emphasis on outdoor and experiential learning, with programmes such as the Garden Project, Green Schools initiatives, biodiversity activities and the Wild Work Programme linking pupils to nature and sustainability. The curriculum is enriched by a commitment to the Irish language (Gaeilge) and to developing problem‑solving skills across maths and other subjects. Community involvement is central, with regular visits to local nursing homes, participation in cultural events, and parent‑organised fundraising activities. Facilities include a resource room, upgraded indoor toilets, and ample outdoor space for sports and environmental projects, supporting a holistic approach to education that balances academic rigour with social and environmental responsibility.
History
The current school building was erected in 1933, replacing an earlier site on Bawnmore Road. In 2000 an extension added a resource room, toilets and a storage area, funded by parent‑run events such as a fashion show and tea party. A further expansion in 2013 provided additional classrooms to accommodate growing enrolments. Early staff included Master Desmond and his wife, with Fr Batty, a former pupil, attending the opening. Student numbers peaked at 40‑50 in the 1990s before falling to 15, leading to a period as a one‑teacher school.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Na Mona Fliche
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 Na Mona Fliche. 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 Na Mona Fliche
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Na Mona Fliche?
Scoil Náisiúnta Na Mona Fliche has 49 pupils enrolled, 18 girls and 31 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Na Mona Fliche a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Na Mona Fliche 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 Na Mona Fliche?
Scoil Náisiúnta Na Mona Fliche has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.