Finance Seminars – Money Matters : Financial Oversight
1st May 2026 | News, What's New
CPSMA will deliver four seminars on finance for Boards of Management, in May and June, at venues across the country. The Chairperson, Treasurer of the Board and the Principal are invited to attend one of these seminars. The title of the seminar is : “Money Matters: Financial Oversight.” The content will be relevant and practical. […]Read More →
CPSMA Vacancies – Fixed Term and Seconded Education Executives
29th April 2026 | News, What's New
CPSMA are seeking two fill two Education Executives positions – one fixed term and one seconded . Please see below Job descriptions and application forms for these positions. CPSMA Secondment – Education Executive – September 2026 Job Description Application Form Secondment – Education Executive 2026 CPSMA Education Executive Fixed Term Post September 2026- […]Read More →
CPSMA AGM 2026
17th April 2026 | News, What's New
CPSMA will be hosting its Annual General Meeting on 20th and 21st April .The office will be closed on these days however we will have an emergency email address in operation. If you have an emergency and need to speak to a CPSMA advisor urgently please email [email protected] Any other queries will be allocated to […]Read More →
Office Closure 16th and 17th March 2026
13th March 2026 | News, What's New
CPSMA will be closed on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March Read More →
Vacancy – Education Executive – Fixed Term Post
2nd March 2026 | News, What's New
CPSMA is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team of Education Executives on a fixed term basis. Please see below Advertisement and Application form. CPSMA Education Executive Fixed Term Post 2026 Application Form Education Executive 2026- WordRead More →
Office Closure – 6th January 2026
5th January 2026 | News, What's New
CPSMA offices will be closed on Tuesday 6th January 2026Read More →
CPSMA Christmas Closure
19th December 2025 | News, What's New
The offices of CPSMA will closed from Monday 22nd December until Friday 2nd January 2026. Read More →
CPSMA General Secretary Seamus Mulconry appeared on the Hard Shoulder – Newstalk
27th November 2025 | News, What's New
CPSMA General Secretary Seamus Mulconry appeared on the Hard Shoulder – Newstalk to discuss school finances and the free meal schemes . You can listen to the clip here Read More →
Board of Management Training Notes- Child Protection Procedures for Schools
5th November 2025 | News, What's New
AAR2 – Training BookletRead More →
St. Senans Training Booklet
1st November 2025 | News, What's New
St. Senan’s Training BookletRead More →
October Mid Term Break Closure
23rd October 2025 | News, What's New
CPSMA offices will be closed for the October Mid Term Break – 27th – 31st October 2025 We will re- open on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 9a.mRead More →
Hot Meals Evaluation Stage Resources and Podcast
21st October 2025 | News, What's New
Many schools are now entering the crucial Evaluation Stage of procurement for the Hot Meals Scheme. Procurement can appear complex and daunting, so to simplify the task of evaluating tenders CPSMA has created a podcast and resources bundle to guide schools through the evaluation process. In the podcast, Tomás Ó Sé, Príomhoide Ghaelscoil de h-Íde, […]Read More →
CPSMA Welcomes Increase in Capitation Grant in Budget 2026
7th October 2025 | News, What's New
The Catholic Primary Schools Management Association (CPSMA) welcomes the announcement in Budget 2026 of a €50 increase in the capitation grant for primary schools. This increase, while falling short of the full amount sought by primary school stakeholders, is a positive and welcome step toward addressing the underfunding of primary education in Ireland. CPSMA acknowledges […]Read More →
Leading Education Groups Demand Urgent Increase in School Funding Ahead of Budget 2025
24th September 2025 | News, What's New
Letter to Minister McEntee September 2025 Press Release – Leading Education Groups Demand Urgent Increase in School Funding Ahead of Budget 2025Read More →
CPSMA September 83 Newsletter
18th September 2025 | News, What's New
CPSMA September Newsletter is now available . Please download it here. It includes the following Contents The Millennial Saint – Carlos Acutis Mini Checklist for Chairpersons Admissions School Finances School Hot Meals Bí Cineálta Global Rosary Campaign Child Protection CPSMA Training Blessing of Schoolbags Circulars Employee Assistance SchemeRead More →
Statement by CPSMA in relation to current industrial action
5th September 2025 | News, What's New
CPSMA values the hard work, dedication and commitment of our school secretaries and caretakers, who are truly at the heart of our school communities. They are often the first to meet children, parents and visitors, and their contribution ensures that schools run smoothly and remain safe, welcoming places of learning. As a management body, […]Read More →
CPSMA office Closure
14th August 2025 | News, What's New
The CPSMA offices will be closed on Friday 15th August. We will re open on Monday 18th August at 9a.m. Read More →
CPSMA highlights funding crises
12th June 2025 | News, What's New
5th June 2025 School Principal Marie McKeogh and CPSMA General Secretary Seamus Mulconry were on Morning Ireland in a feature on the reduction to the ICT grant and shortfall in funding experienced by schools. The clip can be accessed at the following link – https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22518166/ RTE news coverage of the issue can be read below https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0605/1516766-primary-school-grants/ […]Read More →
CPSMA May Newsletter 2025
21st May 2025 | News, What's New
The May edition of the CPSMA newsletter is now available for download here It includes the following articles Training School Tours Redeployment of Teachers Redeployment of SNAs Enrolment criteria for speech and language classes POD update Occupational Injury Leave Climate Action Summer works Circulars Publications Spectrum LifeRead More →
CPSMA Easter Closure
16th April 2025 | News, What's New
CPSMA offices will be closed from 1pm. on Thursday 17th April and re open on Monday 28th April . Read More →
