Killeeneen National School
Craughwell, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 195 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 89 girls, 106 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18268S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Killeeneen National School is a rural primary school situated in the village of Killeeneen, within the parish of Clarinbridge in County Galway, on the west coast of Ireland. Set against a tranquil countryside backdrop, the school serves the local community with a welcoming environment that encourages both academic learning and personal development. The curriculum follows the Irish national framework while incorporating a range of enrichment activities, such as Montessori‑style early years provision, cycling safety training, and a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship through its “Green” programme and community mural projects. The school’s facilities are designed to support a holistic educational experience. Classrooms are equipped for interactive learning, and dedicated spaces cater for health and wellbeing, including policies for chronic health conditions, medication administration, and safeguarding. Extra‑curricular opportunities are offered through active clubs and programmes that promote physical activity, creativity, and digital literacy, ensuring pupils develop a well‑rounded set of skills and values.
Applying to Killeeneen 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 Killeeneen 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 Killeeneen National School
How many pupils attend Killeeneen National School?
Killeeneen National School has 195 pupils enrolled, 89 girls and 106 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Killeeneen National School a DEIS school?
No. Killeeneen 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 Killeeneen National School?
Killeeneen National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.