Tirelton National School Mixed
Macroom, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 71 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 34 girls, 37 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13286S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Tirelton National School is a co‑educational, Catholic primary school situated in Tirelton, Macroom, Co. Cork. It serves the local community with a focus on creating a caring, happy and secure atmosphere where every pupil can thrive. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership with families, encouraging active involvement through the Parents’ Association and regular home‑school contact, fostering a close‑knit community that supports children’s overall development. The school’s educational approach is guided by its mission to meet the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of each child. A well‑ordered learning environment promotes gender equity, respect for people and property, and personal responsibility. Staff development programmes are prioritised to enhance professional and personal growth, while the curriculum includes opportunities to use the Irish language where possible, reflecting a commitment to cultural heritage. Rooted in a long tradition of service, Tirelton National School continually strives to develop pupils to their fullest potential. Its ethos of inclusivity recognises all religions, and the school’s programmes aim to build self‑esteem, encourage curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of learning.
History
Tirelton National School opened its doors on Wednesday 2 November 1887 as two separate institutions – a boys’ school under Jeremiah Coghlan and a girls’ school under Miss Ellen Joyce. On the first day five boys and four girls enrolled; within a year the boys’ roll had risen to 83 and the girls’ to 74. The two schools were amalgamated in April 1930, forming the single co‑educational school that continues to serve the community today.
Applying to Tirelton National School Mixed
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 Tirelton National School Mixed. 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 Tirelton National School Mixed
How many pupils attend Tirelton National School Mixed?
Tirelton National School Mixed has 71 pupils enrolled, 34 girls and 37 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Tirelton National School Mixed a DEIS school?
No. Tirelton National School Mixed 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 Tirelton National School Mixed?
Tirelton National School Mixed has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.