Killybegs Common National School
Killybegs, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 75 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 35 girls, 40 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16608G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Killybegs Common National School is a co‑educational primary school serving the local community of Killybegs. The school operates a full‑day schedule from 9.20 am until 3.00 pm, with staggered departure times for junior and senior infants (2.00 pm) and for the older classes (3.00 pm). It provides a structured curriculum for early years and first‑class pupils, fostering a supportive environment that encourages both academic progress and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement, regularly updating parents through a notice board and a dedicated news section that highlights student achievements and local partnerships, such as collaborations with the Bridge Street Community Shop. Facilities are organised to accommodate the different class groups, and the school’s timetable is designed to balance instructional time with opportunities for extracurricular activities and social interaction.
Applying to Killybegs Common 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 Killybegs Common 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 Killybegs Common National School
How many pupils attend Killybegs Common National School?
Killybegs Common National School has 75 pupils enrolled, 35 girls and 40 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Killybegs Common National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Killybegs Common 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 Killybegs Common National School?
Killybegs Common National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.