Kilkeary Nationalschool
Nenagh, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 45 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 18 girls, 27 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17712G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilkeary National School is a small rural primary school situated in Kilkeary, near Nenagh in County Tipperary. The school operates three mainstream classrooms covering the full primary curriculum and a dedicated Special Education classroom, providing a supportive environment for pupils of differing abilities. Emphasis is placed on a child‑centred approach that values each learner’s individuality, fostering confidence, self‑esteem and respectful behaviour alongside academic development. The school benefits from ample outdoor facilities, including both grass and tarmac play areas, which are regularly used for local soccer, GAA and other sporting activities. A strong partnership with families underpins the educational programme, with home‑school links encouraged to reinforce learning and personal growth. The ethos promotes competence, maturity and self‑motivation, preparing children to become well‑rounded members of the community.
Applying to Kilkeary Nationalschool
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 Kilkeary Nationalschool. 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 Kilkeary Nationalschool
How many pupils attend Kilkeary Nationalschool?
Kilkeary Nationalschool has 45 pupils enrolled, 18 girls and 27 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilkeary Nationalschool a DEIS school?
No. Kilkeary Nationalschool 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 Kilkeary Nationalschool?
Kilkeary Nationalschool has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.