Killeigh National School
Killeigh, Offaly
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 286 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 160 girls, 126 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17031F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Killeigh National School is a co‑educational, lateral primary school serving the communities of Killeigh, Meeleghans and Killurin. With approximately 295 pupils on roll, the school provides a welcoming environment for children of all faiths, operating under a Catholic ethos overseen by the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin. The curriculum follows the Revised Primary Curriculum, aiming to equip learners with the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of both contemporary life and the heritage of the past. The school places a strong emphasis on moral and ethical development, promoting virtues such as tolerance, friendship, honesty, compassion and courage. Recent investment in high‑speed broadband, delivered through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, enhances digital learning opportunities and supports the integration of modern teaching resources.
Applying to Killeigh 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 Killeigh 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 Killeigh National School
How many pupils attend Killeigh National School?
Killeigh National School has 286 pupils enrolled, 160 girls and 126 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Killeigh National School a DEIS school?
No. Killeigh 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 Killeigh National School?
Killeigh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.