Killeenduff National School
Easkey, Sligo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 20 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 13 girls, 7 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 09691F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Killeenduff National School, officially St Farnan’s N.S., is a small, two‑teacher primary school situated just outside the village of Easkey in County Sligo. The single‑storey building, renovated and extended in 2007, houses a junior classroom for Junior Infants to 2nd class and a senior classroom for 3rd to 6th class, together with a dedicated special‑education room, a music/extra‑curricular classroom, office, kitchen, toilet facilities and a store room. The school’s ethos centres on “excellence in learning” and a warm, caring environment that recognises every child’s right to a quality education and supports the development of each child’s full potential. Beyond the classroom, the campus offers extensive outdoor facilities. A vegetable and flower garden, planted trees, a storage shed, a play castle with slide, an outdoor play kitchen, sandbox, and an outdoor classroom provide varied learning spaces. Sports amenities include a basketball pitch/yard, a large football pitch and ample playground area, all designed to encourage active play and community interaction.
History
Killeenduff National School opened in 1866 on land donated by the Conway family, with construction and furnishing funded by Mr James Hale of Templeview. The original building stood across the road from the present site. In 1965 a new school building was erected on the opposite side of the road on land gifted by Mr Thomas Lavelle. The former teachers, Mr and Mrs Kelly, purchased the old schoolhouse and converted it into a residence. A field was acquired in 2005 to enlarge the playground, and in 2007 the school was fully extended and refurbished, adding a large senior classroom, a music room and new toilets. In 2019 the Board of Management secured CLAR funding to install a boundary wall and create a clear set‑down and parking area for safety.
Applying to Killeenduff 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 Killeenduff 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 Killeenduff National School
How many pupils attend Killeenduff National School?
Killeenduff National School has 20 pupils enrolled, 13 girls and 7 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Killeenduff National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Killeenduff National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Killeenduff National School?
Killeenduff National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.