Kilmaley National School
Ennis, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 88 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 43 girls, 45 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14468G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilmaley National School is a Catholic primary school situated in Kilmaley, Ennis, County Clare. Its mission is to foster the full development of each child across emotional, intellectual, cultural, physical, social and spiritual dimensions, within a secure, positive and caring environment. The school embraces an inclusive ethos, welcoming children of all abilities, races, sexes, creeds, cultures and backgrounds, and tailors its teaching methodologies to meet individual needs while respecting the wishes of parents and the local community. The school provides a range of facilities designed to support a holistic education. Dedicated spaces include a community creche, modern classrooms equipped for contemporary learning, and a school‑specific app that parents and pupils can use throughout the enrolment period and beyond. Daily routines are clearly structured, with the school day beginning at 9:20 am, a morning break, a lunch period, and staggered home‑time for infants (2:00 pm) and older classes (3:00 pm), ensuring a balanced rhythm for learning and play.
Applying to Kilmaley 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 Kilmaley 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 Kilmaley National School
How many pupils attend Kilmaley National School?
Kilmaley National School has 88 pupils enrolled, 43 girls and 45 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilmaley National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilmaley 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 Kilmaley National School?
Kilmaley National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.