Kilmore Central National School
Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 49 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 27 girls, 22 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19322D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilmore Central National School is a vibrant parish primary school that blends a caring community spirit with a forward‑looking educational philosophy. The school’s ethos is rooted in the traditions of the Church of Ireland, promoting moral teachings, spiritual values and a strong sense of belonging. Its mission is to create a happy, secure environment where each child discovers the joy of learning, builds self‑confidence and respect, and develops the skills needed to meet academic standards and future challenges. The school operates from a well‑maintained, recently extended building that provides bright, energetic and stimulating classrooms for junior, middle and senior pupils. The facilities support a broad curriculum that includes dedicated rooms for maths, Irish language (Bí Cineálta), creative arts and wellbeing initiatives such as Well‑Being Wednesday. A supportive, professional staff are committed to excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.
Applying to Kilmore Central 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.
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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 Kilmore Central 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 Kilmore Central National School
How many pupils attend Kilmore Central National School?
Kilmore Central National School has 49 pupils enrolled, 27 girls and 22 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilmore Central National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilmore Central 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 Kilmore Central National School?
Kilmore Central National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.