Kildallan National School
Ballyconnell, Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 46 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 27 girls, 19 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15452T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kildallan National School is a small, community‑focused primary school that prides itself on fostering mutual respect, courtesy and a love of learning in every child. The school’s ethos encourages each pupil to achieve their full potential across academic, social and personal domains, with an emphasis on inclusive practice and supportive relationships. The school benefits from a modernised building that has evolved considerably since its original 1900 construction. Classrooms have been refurbished with carpet tiles, contemporary furniture and storage heaters, while a prefabricated annex provides additional space for junior classes. Technological resources include computers, televisions and multimedia equipment, and a dedicated Resource/Learning Support provision assists pupils with additional needs. The school’s commitment to holistic development is reflected in its participation in programmes such as the Green School, Junior Entrepreneur, Health Promoting School and Blue Star awards, highlighting a strong focus on environmental awareness, enterprise, health and wellbeing.
History
Kildallan National School was established in 1900. Early pupils walked barefoot to school, carried turf for heating and used separate wooden shed toilets. Discipline was administered through corporal punishment. In 1918 a second teacher was appointed, dividing the single room. The 1960s‑70s saw a complete rebuild with flushed toilets and a cemented yard. The 1980s refurbishment introduced carpet tiles, new furniture and storage heaters, replacing the open fires. The 1990s added a prefabricated classroom for junior classes, removed the 1918 dividing wall and introduced resource/support teachers and modern equipment such as computers and multimedia devices. In 2010 the school appointed a third teacher for the first time in its history.
Applying to Kildallan 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 Kildallan 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 Kildallan National School
How many pupils attend Kildallan National School?
Kildallan National School has 46 pupils enrolled, 27 girls and 19 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kildallan National School a DEIS school?
No. Kildallan 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 Kildallan National School?
Kildallan National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.