Scoil an Chroí Ró Naofa Boys’ National School, St. Anne’s Road, Blarney, Co. Cork is a Catholic boys’ primary school catering for approximately 135 pupils. Situated in the historicalvillage of Blarney, it provides a child-centred education as laid down in the Primary School Currriculum of the Department of Education and Science.

Mission Statement:

To nurture responsible, capable, caring individuals in a Christian environment who respect themselves and others. Within a positive, happy ,safe and healthy school atmosphere we will enable each child to develop his/her self- esteem and achieve his full potential.

Brief School History:

Blarney Boys' National School has stood in its present site for more then a hundred years. In 1898 Sir George Colthurst, a wealthy benefactor, donated the site to the then Blarney village school. The school was founded under the patronage of the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne and built originally to accommodate 450 boys and girls from the village. Many changes have occurred since the school's ambitious opening.

The school's first Head Master was a Mr. Eugene Cotter, and with two assistant teachers, was responsible for 135 boys and 180 girls. Many of the children attending the school had well known Blarney names such as Kiely, Forrest and Murphy!  In 1974, due to an increase in numbers, Scoil Íosagáin na gCailíní was built to accommodate the girls of the parish whilst the boys received a brand new extension in 1986. Our school currently has a teaching staff of seven who continue to provide a modern and positive education for the boys in a caring, community orientated environment. In acknowledging and celebrating our history we also look forward to the future of our school's development. To find out more about our school, click here

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Amalgamation:

 Scoil an Chroí ro Naofa is in the process of amalgamating with www.blarneygns.ie  If you have
any queries about the amalgamation you may contact either school.

Our Motto: Ní neart go cur le chéile. (There is no strength without unity)

Principal           

Mr. Feargal Hurley