Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Maodhog
Ballyconnell, Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 68 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 33 girls, 35 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17440W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Mogue’s National School, Currin is a co‑educational Roman Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Kilmore. The school caters for 68 pupils and provides a balanced mix of mainstream and special‑education provision, with three mainstream class teachers, two Special Education Teachers and two Special Needs Assistants. Its ethos, encapsulated in the motto “Ag súgradh, ag foghlaim agus ag fás le chéile” (“Playing, learning and growing together”), underpins a learning environment that promotes mutual respect, spiritual development and the intellectual, emotional and social growth of every child. The school places a strong emphasis on a safe and inclusive atmosphere, offering a range of extracurricular opportunities. Recent developments include a new 250‑metre running track that forms part of a circuit around the school grounds, supporting physical activity and sport. In partnership with the Clever Clogs programme, the school runs a Breakfast Club (08:00‑09:00) and an Afterschool Club (14:00‑17:30), providing extended care for families. Active participation in the Green Schools programme demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship, with initiatives such as litter‑picking, recycling challenges and community clean‑up events. Community engagement is a hallmark of the school, highlighted by events such as live broadcasts from national radio, annual indoor Christmas markets, and collaborative projects with local enterprises and other schools. These activities foster a vibrant school life that celebrates cultural, artistic and sporting achievements while strengthening ties with parents, local organisations and the wider community.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Maodhog
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 Naomh Maodhog. 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 Naomh Maodhog
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Maodhog?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Maodhog has 68 pupils enrolled, 33 girls and 35 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Maodhog a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Maodhog 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 Naomh Maodhog?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Maodhog has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.