Kilkishen National School
Ennis, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 134 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 69 girls, 65 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13870E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ennis National School, situated on Ashline in Ennis, County Clare, is a co‑educational primary school that blends a strong Catholic ethos with a modern, child‑centred curriculum. The school’s stated aim is to create a climate of physical, emotional, social and intellectual safety for pupils, staff and families, fostering respect, care and inclusion for all. Learning is organised around the development of knowledge and skills for life, with a focus on both academic achievement and the holistic growth of each child. The school offers a wide range of facilities and programmes that support this vision. Classrooms are equipped for interactive learning, while dedicated spaces support sports, music, drama and technology. Extra‑curricular activities such as quiz teams, chess tournaments, climate‑change debates, taekwondo, badminton and rugby are regularly scheduled, encouraging pupils to explore interests beyond the core syllabus. The school also participates in national initiatives like the PROTECT Erasmus+ project, highlighting its commitment to environmental education and community engagement. Community involvement is further reinforced through active parent resources, including an online Aladdin Connect app, comprehensive information portals, and a vibrant Parents’ Association. The school’s policies and resources are readily accessible online, ensuring transparency and support for families throughout the enrolment and educational journey.
Applying to Kilkishen 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Kilkishen 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 Kilkishen National School
How many pupils attend Kilkishen National School?
Kilkishen National School has 134 pupils enrolled, 69 girls and 65 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilkishen National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilkishen 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 Kilkishen National School?
Kilkishen National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.