Clogher Mixed National School
Ballymacelligott, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 38 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 19 girls, 19 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12354E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clogher Mixed National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Ballymacelligott, Tralee, County Kerry. The school’s mission is to create a nurturing learning environment that respects the individuality of each child, offering equal opportunities within a positive and happy atmosphere. Emphasis is placed on developing self‑worth, responsible citizenship and a strong sense of community, encouraging pupils to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. The curriculum is supported by a dedicated team that includes specialist provision for special educational needs, English as an Additional Language and a range of school‑age assistants. The school operates from 8.50 am to 1.30 pm (or 2.30 pm on certain days) with supervised yard time from 8.30 am, and provides structured morning and lunch breaks. Facilities are overseen by a Board of Management comprising patron, parent, teacher and community representatives, ensuring robust governance and continuous improvement. Recent whole‑school evaluation reports and a suite of policies, including safeguarding, GDPR and a code of behaviour, demonstrate the school’s commitment to high standards of safety, data protection and student welfare.
Applying to Clogher Mixed 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 Clogher Mixed 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 Clogher Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Clogher Mixed National School?
Clogher Mixed National School has 38 pupils enrolled, 19 girls and 19 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Clogher Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Clogher Mixed 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 Clogher Mixed National School?
Clogher Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.