Cahir National School
Kenmare, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 25 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 13 girls, 12 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18759O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cahir National School is a small, community‑focused primary school situated in Cahir West, Kenmare (V93 TD4V). It provides education for children from the infant class through to 6th class, operating a structured timetable that runs from 9:00 am to 13:40 for infants and until 14:40 for older pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on a nurturing, inclusive ethos, aiming to develop each child’s academic abilities alongside personal, social and emotional growth. A clear mission statement underpins a curriculum that balances the core subjects with a broad range of extracurricular activities, including STEM projects, gardening, and local GAA involvement, fostering both curiosity and community spirit. The school’s facilities are designed to support a varied learning experience. Dedicated classroom spaces are complemented by specialised areas for art, music and science, as well as an outdoor garden that serves as a living classroom for environmental education. Modern resources and a well‑maintained playground provide a safe environment for play and physical development. Policies covering health, safety, and child protection are readily accessible, reflecting the school’s commitment to high standards of care and governance. Cahir National School actively engages families through regular newsletters, bulletins and a dynamic school calendar, ensuring transparent communication about events, holidays and important dates. Prospective families are encouraged to enrol via the school’s online contact form, and the school welcomes enquiries that support its open, welcoming atmosphere.
Applying to Cahir 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
View Cahir National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Cahir National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Cahir National School
How many pupils attend Cahir National School?
Cahir National School has 25 pupils enrolled, 13 girls and 12 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cahir National School a DEIS school?
No. Cahir 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 Cahir National School?
Cahir National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.