Killasonna Mixed National School
Granard, Longford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 41 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 21 girls, 20 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14300O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Killasonna Mixed National School is a small rural primary school located two miles outside Granard in County Longford. With a three‑teacher team, the school delivers a holistic, well‑rounded curriculum that balances academic learning with a rich programme of extracurricular activities. Pupils benefit from regular science exhibitions, debates, chess tournaments, theatre visits, music sessions and table quizzes, as well as preparation for the sacraments, fostering both intellectual curiosity and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on active living and environmental stewardship. Initiatives such as the Green School Programme, Physical Education and Physical Activity schemes, and the Active Flag partnership demonstrate a commitment to health, wellbeing and sustainability. These programmes are supported by a network of community partnerships that enhance learning experiences and provide a supportive, inclusive environment for all children.
History
Killasonna Mixed National School was established in 1892 as a rural national school serving the local community. Since its founding, it has continued to provide a holistic, well‑rounded education to generations of pupils in the Granard area.
Applying to Killasonna Mixed 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 Killasonna Mixed 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 Killasonna Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Killasonna Mixed National School?
Killasonna Mixed National School has 41 pupils enrolled, 21 girls and 20 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Killasonna Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Killasonna Mixed 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 Killasonna Mixed National School?
Killasonna Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.