Togher Girls School
Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 252 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18566D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Togher Girls’ School is a vibrant primary school serving the local community since 1850. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of belonging and mutual respect among pupils, staff and families. A broad and diverse curriculum is delivered with an emphasis on “skills for life”, encouraging each child to discover and develop their individual talents while also supporting areas of challenge. Academic provision is complemented by a range of extracurricular programmes, including a Student Council, Green Schools initiatives, an Active School Committee and an Amber Flag team, all of which promote citizenship, environmental awareness and personal wellbeing. The school benefits from modern infrastructure, notably high‑speed broadband supplied through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. This connectivity underpins the integration of assistive technologies and digital learning resources across the classroom. A safe and inclusive environment is reinforced by comprehensive policies covering attendance, health and safety, critical incidents and safeguarding, ensuring that pupils can learn and thrive in a supportive setting.
History
Togher Girls’ School has been an established educational institution in the area since its foundation in 1850. Over more than a century and a half it has grown into a well‑regarded community school, maintaining a tradition of academic excellence and active community involvement while continually adapting its facilities and programmes to meet contemporary educational standards.
Applying to Togher Girls 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
View Togher Girls School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Togher Girls School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Girls School
How many pupils attend Togher Girls School?
Togher Girls School has 252 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Togher Girls School a DEIS school?
Yes. Togher Girls 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 Girls School?
Togher Girls School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.