Ceann Eitigh National School
Birr, Offaly
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 132 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 67 girls, 65 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16802C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ceann Eitigh National School is a small, community‑focused primary school situated in the village of Kinnitty, County Offaly. It provides Irish‑medium and English‑medium education for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, aiming to deliver a balanced curriculum that nurtures academic achievement alongside personal wellbeing. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, integrating a wide range of extracurricular activities such as Gaelic games, creative arts, and practical life‑skill workshops. Regular programmes in road safety, health awareness (including flu vaccination and diabetes education) and mental‑health support for families demonstrate a commitment to the broader welfare of pupils and the local community. The school’s facilities support this varied programme: dedicated classroom spaces, a kitchen that supplies hot, nutritious lunches funded by the Department of Social Protection, and an art studio where senior pupils work on ceramic projects and other creative clusters. Outdoor areas accommodate GAA and hurling sessions, while partnerships with local organisations, such as the after‑school service operating from Kinnitty Community Centre, extend learning opportunities beyond the classroom. These resources, together with a collaborative ethos, aim to foster confidence, resilience and a love of learning in every child.
Applying to Ceann Eitigh 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 Ceann Eitigh 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 Ceann Eitigh National School
How many pupils attend Ceann Eitigh National School?
Ceann Eitigh National School has 132 pupils enrolled, 67 girls and 65 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ceann Eitigh National School a DEIS school?
No. Ceann Eitigh 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 Ceann Eitigh National School?
Ceann Eitigh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.