Kilmovee National School
Kilmovee, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 51 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 25 girls, 26 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13080V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilmovee National School is a mixed, mainstream primary school located in East Mayo, serving the local community of Kilmovee (Cill Moibhí). The school provides education for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, offering a full primary curriculum that prepares pupils for the transition to secondary education. Emphasis is placed on creating a supportive learning environment that encourages participation in a wide range of activities, as reflected in the regular updates and photographs of classroom and extracurricular events shared on the school’s website. The school functions as a hub for communication between families and staff, offering easy access to news, information, and a suite of policies that underpin its educational approach. Dedicated staff include leadership for senior classes, support for younger pupils, and specialised provision for children with additional needs, ensuring that every learner receives appropriate guidance and assistance. The website also hosts a collection of enrolment documents, booklists and newsletters, reinforcing the school’s commitment to transparency and community involvement.
Applying to Kilmovee 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
These links come from the school's published admissions material. Check the school year shown before relying on dates or place numbers.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Kilmovee 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 Kilmovee National School
How many pupils attend Kilmovee National School?
Kilmovee National School has 51 pupils enrolled, 25 girls and 26 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilmovee National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Kilmovee 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 Kilmovee National School?
Kilmovee National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.