Douglas Boys National School

About

St. Columba’s Boys’ National School, situated in Douglas West, Cork (T12 FW11), is a vibrant primary school that places the child at the centre of all activity. The school’s ethos is built on a strong sense of community, with a dedicated board of management, active parent involvement and a collaborative staff team working together to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for boys from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. A broad, child‑centred curriculum is delivered alongside a range of extracurricular programmes, including pitch‑and‑putt, rowing with Rowing Ireland, and an active school initiative that encourages physical wellbeing and teamwork. The school boasts well‑equipped learning spaces, a welcoming library for independent reading, and modern facilities accessed through a virtual tour. Regular events such as the school lottery and community gatherings reinforce a spirit of togetherness, while clear policies on child protection, anti‑bullying and health and safety underpin a secure setting for every pupil to thrive academically and socially.