Killinkere National School
Virginia, Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 151 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 74 girls, 77 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15502I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Killinkere National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in Corratinner, Virginia, County Cavan. It serves a community of 158 pupils and is staffed by nine teachers, two Special Needs Assistants and a full‑time secretary. The school prides itself on providing a friendly, caring and positive learning environment where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. Learning is delivered in an enjoyable manner, with a strong emphasis on catering for a wide range of learning styles and supporting the holistic development of each pupil. The ethos promotes the development of individual talents and strengths, offering a variety of extracurricular programmes such as sports (rugby, GAA, athletics, tennis) and environmental initiatives through its Green Schools and Active Schools projects. An inclusive atmosphere ensures that pupils with additional needs are fully integrated into school life. The school benefits from an active support network that includes a Parents’ Association, a Board of Management and local parish community groups, all contributing to a vibrant and supportive school community.
Applying to Killinkere 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Killinkere 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 Killinkere National School
How many pupils attend Killinkere National School?
Killinkere National School has 151 pupils enrolled, 74 girls and 77 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Killinkere National School a DEIS school?
No. Killinkere 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 Killinkere National School?
Killinkere National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.