Scoil Phadraig
TYHOLLAND, Monaghan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 23 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 10 girls, 13 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19036C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Phádraig, Garron is a small, two‑teacher rural primary school situated in the heart of Tyholland, County Monaghan, a short drive from Monaghan town. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and positive learning environment that nurtures the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of every pupil. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of children, with a strong emphasis on inclusive education and the holistic well‑being of learners. The school offers a range of extra‑curricular activities, including Gaelic football, hurling/camogie, soccer and other sports, as well as clubs such as a garden club, reflecting its commitment to fostering community spirit and encouraging active participation beyond the classroom. A comprehensive suite of policies – covering child safeguarding, anti‑bullying, special educational needs, health and well‑being, and data protection – underpins the school’s ethos of creating a secure and supportive atmosphere for all students. Facilities are typical of a rural primary school, providing dedicated spaces for classroom learning, play and sport. The school’s close‑knit community and strong parental involvement, highlighted through a Parents’ Association, further enhance the supportive environment that aims to develop confident, well‑rounded individuals ready for the next stage of their education.
Applying to Scoil Phadraig
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.
School-published admissions links
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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 Phadraig. 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 Phadraig
How many pupils attend Scoil Phadraig?
Scoil Phadraig has 23 pupils enrolled, 10 girls and 13 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Phadraig a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Phadraig 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 Phadraig?
Scoil Phadraig has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.