Trafrask Mixed National School
Adrigole (Beara), Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 17 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 11 girls, 6 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 05565D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Trafrask National School, founded in 1850, is a co‑educational primary school situated in the scenic village of Adrigole on the Beara Peninsula, nestled between the Caha Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The school operates with a small, dedicated team of three teachers, a shared Special Educational Needs (SET) coordinator and two Special Needs Assistants (SNAs), enabling personalised support for all pupils. As a Catholic school under the patronage of the Bishop of Kerry, it embraces a Christian ethos while warmly welcoming families of all denominations, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and community spirit. The school’s educational philosophy centres on the holistic development of each child, fostering intellectual, spiritual, emotional, cultural, moral and physical wellbeing. A caring, inclusive environment is cultivated where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. Facilities include the dedicated Aidan’s Wing, which provides additional learning space, and resources that support a broad curriculum aligned with national standards.
History
Trafrask National School was established in 1850, serving the local community for over a century and a half. Its long‑standing presence reflects a deep-rooted commitment to education on the Beara Peninsula.
Applying to Trafrask Mixed 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 Trafrask Mixed 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 Trafrask Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Trafrask Mixed National School?
Trafrask Mixed National School has 17 pupils enrolled, 11 girls and 6 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Trafrask Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Trafrask Mixed 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 Trafrask Mixed National School?
Trafrask Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.