Ballyhass National School
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Ballyhass National School is a co‑educational, rural primary school serving the community between the villages of Castlemagner and Cecilstown, approximately 14 km from Mallow and 8 km from Kanturk. The school benefits from a close partnership with the adjacent Cairdeas Childcare centre, providing a seamless transition for younger children and fostering a supportive early years environment. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, encouraging pupils to excel academically, physically and socially. Recent achievements include being the 2025 winners of the Fyffes Ireland’s Fittest competition, reflecting a vibrant sports and health programme. Ballyhass NS also promotes environmental stewardship, having earned the Green Flag award, and demonstrates active community involvement through its School Flag initiative. Facilities are organised to support a broad curriculum across Junior Infants to 6th Class, with dedicated class pages for each year group. Resources such as up‑to‑date booklists, a comprehensive school calendar and a range of parent information (including policies and enrolment forms) are readily accessible online, underscoring the school’s commitment to transparent communication and modern learning tools.