Killeen National School
Portumna, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 42 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 10 girls, 32 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13665D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Killeen National School is a small, rural primary school located in the parish of Tynagh/Killeen, just four miles from Portumna in County Galway. The school serves a close‑knit community of 53 pupils, providing a nurturing environment where each child receives individual attention. With three class teachers supported by a full‑time and a part‑time support teacher, a Special Needs Assistant, and dedicated administrative and caretaking staff, the school is well‑resourced to meet a range of learning needs. The ethos centres on fostering curiosity, confidence and a love of learning, encouraging pupils to engage actively in both the Irish and English languages, as reflected in the welcoming greeting “Fáilte chuig Scoil Náisiúnta an Chillín!”. The school’s facilities include well‑equipped classrooms, a dedicated support area, and communal spaces that support a variety of extracurricular activities, from arts and crafts to outdoor play. Emphasis is placed on inclusive education, with support staff ensuring that pupils with additional needs are fully integrated into the classroom community. Regular events, such as the “Curious Minds” exhibitions and participation in programmes like Farm Safe School, highlight the school’s commitment to holistic development and community involvement.
Applying to Killeen 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 Killeen 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 Killeen National School
How many pupils attend Killeen National School?
Killeen National School has 42 pupils enrolled, 10 girls and 32 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Killeen National School a DEIS school?
No. Killeen 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 Killeen National School?
Killeen National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.