Minister McEntee officially opens new Dromahane National School building
- Published on: 3 October 2025
- Last updated on: 3 October 2025
Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee TD, today (FRI) opened Dromahane National School’s new school building in Co. Cork.
The Minister said the opening represents the culmination of years of education, collaboration, and commitment from the entire school community.
She said:
“This is not just the opening of a new building, but the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of children, families, and educators who will shape its story.
“Dromahane National School has evolved greatly since its first opening in 1996. It was, and remains, an integral part of a vibrant community. It has a strong tradition of nurturing the holistic development of all pupils
“The journey to this day has been filled with challenges and triumphs. From the initial planning stages to the construction phase and now the official opening, the school community’s unwavering commitment has ensured a nurturing and inspiring environment for pupils. I am deeply appreciative of the huge amount of work and effort that took place over the past number of years. This work helped create a school building that meets 21st-century educational needs. Its design and learning spaces will support learning for current and future students.
“It is my great honour to officially open Dromahane National School. May it be a place of joy, learning, friendship and endless possibility.”
The new building reflects the continued investment by the department in building projects.
Since 2020, the Department of Education and Youth has invested:
- Over €730m supporting the completion of 170 school building projects with a further 48 currently in construction, in Cork.
Across the country, the Department has invested more than €6 billion in school building projects across the country since 2020. This includes the completion of over 1,400 projects and over 400 school building projects currently underway, involving 40 new school buildings.
The Minister also extended her sincere thanks to: School Principal Denis Murray, Deputy Principal Norma Ryan and to Denis Kelly, the Chairperson of the Board of Management for the opportunity to be in attendance at Dromahane National School, Dromahane, Mallow, Co Cork.