Kilcleagh National School
Castledaly, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 99 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 44 girls, 55 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17806P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilcleagh National School is a small rural primary school located midway between Moate and Athlone, catering for boys and girls aged 4‑13 years. As a Catholic school under the patronage of the Bishop of Ardagh & Clonmacnoise, it embraces a strong Christian ethos, seeking to nurture a holistic vision of each child as created in the image of God. The school places great emphasis on community, viewing pupils, parents, staff and the board of management as partners who work together in an atmosphere of harmony, friendship and mutual respect. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of extra‑curricular activities. Pupils regularly take part in basketball, soccer, swimming, Gaelic football, Irish dancing, cycling, athletics and gymnastics, while a developing music programme is forthcoming. Kilcleagh NS also promotes environmental stewardship through its Green Schools policy, encouraging children to respect and protect the natural world. The school’s stated aims focus on personal development, self‑discipline, independent thinking, self‑esteem, further education and sound moral, social and religious growth.
Applying to Kilcleagh 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 Kilcleagh 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 Kilcleagh National School
How many pupils attend Kilcleagh National School?
Kilcleagh National School has 99 pupils enrolled, 44 girls and 55 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilcleagh National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilcleagh 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 Kilcleagh National School?
Kilcleagh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.