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Scoil Bhailenóra, Ballinora, Waterfall, Co. Cork
Scoil Bhailenóra, Ballinora, Waterfall, Co. Cork

Principal's Welcome

Scoil Bhailenóra is a Catholic co-educational primary school situated in the beautiful townland of Ballinora, close to the western suburbs of Cork City.

Our school has served the wider community of Ballinora/Waterfall for over 170 years. Children and staff come to school to learn, explore, create, grow and build. We treat each other with respect and celebrate the efforts each individual makes.  

Working with families and local community organisations, we strive to provide a joyous and productive learning environment for all our 296 pupils.

Please explore our website, which aims to give you a taste of life in our school. Bain taitneamh as!

Le meas, 

Mr. Luke Foley

 

Latest News

10th Nov 2025
We were treated to a pizza party to celebrate rang a sé’s success in...
 
 
 
 
10th Nov 2025
Gabh mo leithscéal is an Irish phrase that translates to 'Excuse me' in...
 
 
 
 
5th Nov 2025
A huge congratulations to the boys team that won the Sciath na Scol final today. ...
 
 
 
 
 

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Rang a sé were treated to a pizza party today thanks to Brian from @doughjoespc🍕 This was to celebrate the boys recent success in the Sciath na Scol final and the girls hard work training all season too👏🏻
What a day in @paircuichaoimh❤️💚 Huge congratulations to the boys of @scoil_bhailenora🏆 A fantastic game in the @sciathnascolchorcai final!!! We are so proud⭐️ The supporters were out in full force cheering on their team👏🏻
Wishing the 5th & 6th Class boys of @scoil_bhailenora the very best of luck tomorrow in the @sciathnascolchorcai football final🏐⭐️ Ballinora abú💚❤️
Buttery goodness🧈💛 Rang a dó explored farms long ago in history and how things have changed over time🕰️ They got to make their own butter in class and most importantly taste it🤩
5th Class and Infants Halloween Science Day in the Halla👻 There were over 10 Spooky Experiments that 5th Class made for Infants to enjoy and partake in this morning, from exploding ghosts to magic witches candy. Well done to all involved!!
Spooky scenes in Scoil Bhailenóra🎃👻🤡
Huge congratulations to 2nd Class who took part in their Enrolment Ceremony for First Penance and First Holy Communion on Tuesday night✨
Maths Week Fun⭐️⭐️⭐️ @mathsireland
Senior Infants had great fun exploring autumn at the start of October🍁🍂
Cairde Cáinte i Rang a dó🤝
6th class enjoying yard time playing spike ball🌞
What a great day we had at the cross country trials in Ballymah🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ A big thank you to Ms. Fenton and others involved for organising a wonderful day for everyone👏🏻 The walk back to @scoil_bhailenora was so much fun🌞

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