How many pupils go to Lower Glanmire NS?

Lower Glanmire NS has 151 pupils: 81 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Lower Glanmire NS a mixed school?

Yes. Lower Glanmire NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Lower Glanmire NS?

Lower Glanmire NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Lower Glanmire NS teach through Irish?

No. Lower Glanmire NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Lower Glanmire NS a DEIS school?

No. Lower Glanmire NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Lower Glanmire NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lower Glanmire NS's roll number, 13663W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Lower Glanmire NS?

The closest is Cara Junior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Lower Glanmire NS

Lower Glanmire, Co. Cork

151 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Lower Glanmire NS is a primary school in Lower Glanmire, Co. Cork (Eircode T45 VX70). Micheál Ó Deasmhúnaigh is the principal of Lower Glanmire NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 151
Boys and girls: Mixed · 81 boys, 70 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13663W

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Lower Glanmire NS?: Lower Glanmire NS is a primary school in Lower Glanmire, Co. Cork (Eircode T45 VX70).
Who is the principal of Lower Glanmire NS?: Micheál Ó Deasmhúnaigh is the principal of Lower Glanmire NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Lower Glanmire NS?: Lower Glanmire NS has 151 pupils: 81 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Lower Glanmire NS a mixed school?: Yes. Lower Glanmire NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Lower Glanmire NS?: Lower Glanmire NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Lower Glanmire NS teach through Irish?: No. Lower Glanmire NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Lower Glanmire NS a DEIS school?: No. Lower Glanmire NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Lower Glanmire NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lower Glanmire NS's roll number, 13663W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Lower Glanmire NS?: The closest is Cara Junior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Lower Glanmire NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Lower Glanmire NSThis school		151	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cara Junior SchoolCork	1.0 km	72	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil na nOgGleann Maghair	1.1 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Mhuire agus EoinMayfield	1.1 km	304	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil TriestGlanmire	1.5 km	72	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Riverstown NSCork	1.8 km	666	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Bernadettes Special SchoolMontenotte	2.2 km	132	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

New Inn
Lower Glanmire
Co. Cork
T45VX70

Principal: Micheál Ó Deasmhúnaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 486 6293
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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