Togher Boys National School
Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 252 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13980L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Togher Boys’ National School is a Catholic primary school under the patronage of the Archbishop of Cork and Ross, welcoming children of all nationalities, religions and cultures. The school places the child at the centre of every activity, providing a stimulating and happy learning environment that balances academic rigour with play‑based discovery. Teaching is organised in multi‑grade classrooms, allowing younger pupils to learn from older peers and fostering independent learning, responsibility and strong social skills. The curriculum follows the “new curriculum” principles – child‑centred, activity‑based, thematic and integrated – with a strong emphasis on partnership between teachers and parents to support each child’s wellbeing. The school’s facilities support a broad range of extracurricular interests. Pupils regularly engage in football through the Lough Leagues, participate in Lego and table‑tennis clubs, and take part in the Active Schools “Active Break Every Day” programme. Recent workshops have explored autism and neurodiversity, reflecting a commitment to inclusive education and holistic development.
Applying to Togher Boys 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 Togher Boys 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 Togher Boys National School
How many pupils attend Togher Boys National School?
Togher Boys National School has 252 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Togher Boys National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Togher Boys 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 Togher Boys National School?
Togher Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.