Kilconly National School
BALLYBUNION, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 35 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 19 girls, 16 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18214S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilconly National School is a small, rural primary school situated on the Wild Atlantic Way in North Kerry. It describes itself as a “community of learners” that prioritises a safe, supportive environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially, emotionally and physically. The school follows the Irish National Curriculum while also developing a creative, locally‑relevant programme that incorporates the geography and history of the surrounding area, encouraging children to become active, engaged citizens who contribute positively to their community and the wider world. The school’s facilities are designed to foster exploration and creativity. Classrooms are equipped with modern technology such as interactive panels, iPads, laptops and visualisers. A well‑stocked library provides a range of reading material, and the outdoor provision includes a spacious playground, football pitch, basketball court, organic garden, native woodland, and a poly‑tunnel for horticultural projects. A broad suite of extracurricular initiatives – from Green School and Farm Safe to music, dance, science partnerships and sports coaching – further enriches the pupil experience and supports holistic development.
Applying to Kilconly 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 Kilconly 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 Kilconly National School
How many pupils attend Kilconly National School?
Kilconly National School has 35 pupils enrolled, 19 girls and 16 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilconly National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilconly 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 Kilconly National School?
Kilconly National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.