Timoleague National School
Timoleague, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 150 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 71 girls, 79 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12456M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Timoleague National School is a vibrant primary school situated in the historic village of Timoleague, County Cork. The school prides itself on a balanced curriculum that blends traditional Irish education with modern initiatives such as STEM programmes, an on‑site weather station, and an active educational garden where pupils from the 4th and 5th classes engage in hands‑on learning about nature and sustainability. Creative and active learning are central to the school’s ethos, with regular projects that encourage pupils to explore science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through practical, inquiry‑based activities. The school community is strongly linked to its local heritage, using the rich history of the surrounding area as a living classroom. Students participate in local history projects that investigate the townlands of Tigh Molaige, the historic Timoleague Railway, and national commemorations such as the 1916 Easter Rising. These projects foster a sense of place and cultural awareness while developing research, teamwork and presentation skills. The school also maintains a lively news and events portal, keeping families informed about achievements, celebrations and upcoming activities.
History
Timoleague National School actively incorporates the surrounding area’s deep historical roots into its curriculum. Recent initiatives include a project on the townlands of Tigh Molaige (April 2024) and an award‑winning investigation by the 5th and 6th classes into the historic Timoleague Railway (2017). As part of the Decade of Commemoration, the school also delivered 1916 projects in partnership with the Network of Education Centres. These endeavours reflect the school’s long‑standing commitment to using local history as an educational resource. *(No specific founding date or earlier historical details are provided on the website.)*
Applying to Timoleague 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 Timoleague 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 Timoleague National School
How many pupils attend Timoleague National School?
Timoleague National School has 150 pupils enrolled, 71 girls and 79 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Timoleague National School a DEIS school?
No. Timoleague 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 Timoleague National School?
Timoleague National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.