St Michaels National School
Cavan
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 232 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 131 girls, 101 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20277I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Michael’s National School is a mixed primary school situated on Station Road in the town of Cootehill, County Cavan. The school provides education for children in the mainstream Junior Infants, Senior Infants and Primary classes, and also operates a dedicated special class for six pupils with autism, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusive education. The ethos of the school centres on nurturing the emotional, spiritual, moral, intellectual and social development of every child, treating each pupil as a “precious gift”. The curriculum is delivered within a supportive environment that balances traditional academic learning with a broad range of extracurricular activities, as highlighted on the school’s Activities page. Facilities include dedicated classroom spaces for both mainstream and special‑needs teaching, enabling tailored support and a focus on individual progress. Regular events such as Christmas door‑decorating competitions, attendance awareness initiatives and community visits (e.g., a recent Santa visit) illustrate the school’s emphasis on community spirit and holistic development.
Applying to St Michaels 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 Michaels 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 Michaels National School
How many pupils attend St Michaels National School?
St Michaels National School has 232 pupils enrolled, 131 girls and 101 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Michaels National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Michaels National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of St Michaels National School?
St Michaels National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.