Kilcrohane National School
Bantry, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 28 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 14 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15410D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilcrohane National School is a small, co‑educational primary school serving the Sheeps Head peninsula in County Cork. With a roll of roughly 30‑40 pupils aged four to twelve, the school provides a mainstream curriculum complemented by dedicated special‑education support, a full‑time school‑nurse aide and a part‑time aide. The learning environment is enhanced by a purpose‑built Resource Room (added in 2016) and modern high‑speed broadband connectivity delivered through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, enabling the use of tablets and laptops acquired through a 2021 grant aimed at narrowing the digital divide. The school places a strong emphasis on health, wellbeing and environmental stewardship. It is recognised as a Health‑Promoting School and has earned eight Green Flags for its work in waste reduction, energy, water, travel and biodiversity, with a ninth flag awarded in May 2025. Its commitment to science, technology, engineering and mathematics was acknowledged with a STEM Award from Science Foundation Ireland. These initiatives are supported by a vibrant programme of extracurricular activities, including battery‑recycling challenges, sports days and community‑led projects that foster global citizenship and sustainable practices.
History
Kilcrohane National School was originally constructed in 1902. In 2002, to mark the school’s centenary, an extension was added and the building was refurbished. A further development came in the summer of 2016 with the addition of a new Resource Room to support special‑education needs. Over the decades the school has grown into a modern, environmentally‑focused primary school while retaining its close‑knit community character.
Applying to Kilcrohane 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 Kilcrohane 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 Kilcrohane National School
How many pupils attend Kilcrohane National School?
Kilcrohane National School has 28 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 14 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilcrohane National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilcrohane 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 Kilcrohane National School?
Kilcrohane National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.