Kilbehenny National School
MITCHELSTOWN, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 100 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 48 girls, 52 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17298W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilbehenny National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the village of Kilbehenny, Mitchelstown, on the Limerick side of the Cork‑Limerick border. The school serves children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, organising pupils into distinct class groups (Junior Infants, Infants, 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th). With an enrolment of approximately 102 pupils, the school operates a full‑time staff complement that includes four mainstream class teachers, a support teacher, three Special Needs Assistants and a part‑time secretary, ensuring a low pupil‑to‑staff ratio and personalised support for all learners. The school’s ethos centres on providing a structured, caring and secure environment that nurtures the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development of each child. A strong emphasis is placed on recognising individual talents, fostering confidence and encouraging teamwork, so that pupils can achieve their best academically while also developing social and emotional skills. Daily routines are clearly defined, with school opening at 8:50 am, class times from 9:05 am, and scheduled breaks for morning refreshment and lunch, supporting a balanced and organised learning day. Kilbehenny NS promotes a happy and inclusive community, aiming to ensure every child feels valued and motivated to learn. The school’s commitment to holistic education is reflected in its focus on both academic achievement and the broader well‑being of its pupils, preparing them to become confident, caring members of the wider community.
Applying to Kilbehenny 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 Kilbehenny 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 Kilbehenny National School
How many pupils attend Kilbehenny National School?
Kilbehenny National School has 100 pupils enrolled, 48 girls and 52 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilbehenny National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilbehenny 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 Kilbehenny National School?
Kilbehenny National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.