Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School

Fermoy, Co. Cork

112 pupilsBoysCatholic

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Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School is a primary school in Fermoy, Co. Cork (Eircode P61 XN80). Joe Aherne is the principal of Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
112
Boys and girls
Boys only · 112 boys
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16683U

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 Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School?
Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School is a primary school in Fermoy, Co. Cork (Eircode P61 XN80).
Who is the principal of Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School?
Joe Aherne is the principal of Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School?
Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School has 112 pupils: 112 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School a mixed school?
No. Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School?
Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School teach through Irish?
No. Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School a DEIS school?
No. Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School's roll number, 16683U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School?
The closest is Gaelscoil de hIde. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 10 schools in Fermoy · Boys' primary schools in Co. Cork · Every school in Co. Cork

Closest schools

Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Bishop Murphy Memorial Boys Senior National SchoolThis school 112 Boys Catholic No No
Gaelscoil de hIdeMainistir Fheatmaí 100 m 328 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Scoil Freastogail MuireFermoy 500 m 236 Mixed Catholic No No
Fermoy Adair NSFermoy 700 m 21 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Iosef NaofaFermoy 800 m 90 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Fermoy Educate Together NSFermoy about 1.7 km 78 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
North Cork Community Special SchoolCork about 1.7 km 19 Mostly boys Multi-denominational No No

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Contact

McCurtain Street
Fermoy
Co. Cork
P61XN80

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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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