Ballyshannon National School
Kilcullen, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 115 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 54 girls, 61 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15456E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballyshannon National School is a vibrant primary‑level institution that embraces a child‑centred learning environment. The school highlights a strong commitment to holistic development, underpinned by a set of core values – Respect, Sustainability, Adaptability, Tenacity, Independence, Thoughtfulness, Integrity and Cooperation – which guide everyday practice and curriculum planning. Classrooms are uniquely themed to inspire curiosity and engagement, including the Shooting Star Room, Rainbow Room, Sunshine Room, Young Explorers’ Room and Wise Owls’ Room, each designed to provide stimulating, age‑appropriate learning spaces. The school makes use of modern digital resources, offering a virtual tour and video preview of its facilities, and maintains an active presence on social media to keep the community informed of news and events. Emphasis is placed on fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where pupils are encouraged to explore, collaborate and develop confidence, preparing them for lifelong learning and active citizenship.
Applying to Ballyshannon National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Ballyshannon National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Ballyshannon National School
How many pupils attend Ballyshannon National School?
Ballyshannon National School has 115 pupils enrolled, 54 girls and 61 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballyshannon National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballyshannon National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Ballyshannon National School?
Ballyshannon National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.