Killanure National School
MOUNTRATH, Laois
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 23 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 10 girls, 13 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17084D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Killanure National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the heart of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in County Laois. Operating under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Ossory, the school serves a small rural community and places a strong emphasis on creating a happy, caring and respectful learning environment. The ethos centres on nurturing curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning, with staff working closely with families and the wider community to support each child’s development. The school’s educational approach combines a traditional curriculum with a focus on holistic development, encouraging children to learn, grow and thrive both academically and socially. Facilities are designed to support a vibrant classroom experience, and the school’s rural setting provides opportunities for outdoor learning and community engagement. Regular events, such as trips to cultural venues and seasonal celebrations, enrich the pupils’ experience and strengthen ties with the local area.
Applying to Killanure 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 Killanure 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 Killanure National School
How many pupils attend Killanure National School?
Killanure National School has 23 pupils enrolled, 10 girls and 13 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Killanure National School a DEIS school?
No. Killanure 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 Killanure National School?
Killanure National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.