St. Colmcille's National School
Togher, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 151 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 62 girls, 89 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 01434O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Cholmcille is a vibrant Catholic national school situated in Tullydonnell, Togher, dedicated to nurturing the whole child through a balanced programme of work, prayer and play. The school’s ethos is firmly rooted in Catholic values, promoting respect, good manners, inclusivity and kindness, while encouraging children to develop their individual talents and abilities. A caring and conscientious staff create engaging, inspiring learning experiences that cater for a range of learning styles, ensuring each pupil can thrive academically and socially. The school fosters a strong partnership with families and the wider community, maintaining regular communication and a happy, productive relationship. Enrichment activities such as art projects, historical investigations into ancient Rome, the Louth GAA in‑school programme and lunchtime chess clubs illustrate a commitment to a broad, well‑rounded curriculum that supports creativity, teamwork and physical development.
Applying to St. Colmcille's 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 St. Colmcille's 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 St. Colmcille's National School
How many pupils attend St. Colmcille's National School?
St. Colmcille's National School has 151 pupils enrolled, 62 girls and 89 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St. Colmcille's National School a DEIS school?
No. St. Colmcille's 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 St. Colmcille's National School?
St. Colmcille's National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.