Kilcoe National School
Skibbereen, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 32 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 17 girls, 15 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14227H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilcoe National School is a small, three‑teacher, co‑educational primary school situated in the rural townland of Kilcoe, West Cork, on the N71 between Skibbereen and Ballydehob. Founded in 1897 and fully renovated in 2008, the school offers modern resources and facilities within a picturesque community setting. It operates under a Catholic ethos while recognising other religions, and places a strong emphasis on creating a happy, secure and inclusive atmosphere where every child’s unique abilities are nurtured. The school’s educational approach is child‑centred, promoting intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development. It has been awarded the Digital School of Distinction, reflecting best practice in the integration of ICT across teaching and learning. Kilcoe N.S. also participates in a range of initiatives such as the Green Flag, Active Schools Flag, Discovery Science and Health Promoting School programmes, providing a broad extra‑curricular programme that supports academic, emotional and social growth.
History
Kilcoe National School was founded in 1897. The school underwent a complete renovation in 2008, updating its facilities to meet contemporary educational standards while retaining its historic roots in the West Cork community.
Applying to Kilcoe 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 Kilcoe 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 Kilcoe National School
How many pupils attend Kilcoe National School?
Kilcoe National School has 32 pupils enrolled, 17 girls and 15 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilcoe National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Kilcoe National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Kilcoe National School?
Kilcoe National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.