Shanagarry National School
MIDLETON, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 102 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 46 girls, 56 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17950W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Holy Family National School is a co‑educational, Catholic primary school situated in Shanagarry, County Cork. The school’s ethos is built around providing a well‑ordered, caring, happy and secure environment where the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of pupils are identified and nurtured. While the Catholic ethos is central, the school recognises and respects all other religions, fostering an inclusive community that values diversity and mutual respect. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of extra‑curricular programmes designed to develop confidence, teamwork and a love of learning. Annual initiatives such as the Active Flag challenges, Active Week, the Run Around Ireland and Olympic “Road to Beijing” projects encourage physical activity, creativity and community engagement. The school also maintains a “School Walkway” and participates in Creative Schools projects, providing pupils with varied learning environments beyond the classroom. A strong partnership with parents is promoted through the Parents’ Association and regular communication channels. The school’s policies and procedures, including those related to attendance, special educational needs and health and safety, are clearly outlined to support a transparent and supportive educational setting.
Applying to Shanagarry National School
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 Shanagarry National School. 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 Shanagarry National School
How many pupils attend Shanagarry National School?
Shanagarry National School has 102 pupils enrolled, 46 girls and 56 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Shanagarry National School a DEIS school?
No. Shanagarry National School 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 Shanagarry National School?
Shanagarry National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.