Kilmurry National School
Sixmilebridge, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 65 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 33 girls, 32 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13942D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilmurry National School is a small, five‑teacher primary school that serves the village of Kilmurry and the surrounding rural community. The school’s ethos centres on “Fás agus Foghlaim” – growth and learning – and it aims to provide a nurturing environment where pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally. A broad, balanced curriculum is delivered through a range of specialist programmes, including Accelerated Reader for literacy development, Active School for physical wellbeing, and Mini Scientist for hands‑on inquiry. Extra‑curricular opportunities such as music, Junior Entrepreneur, Friends for Life and STEPS further enrich the pupil experience and encourage creativity, entrepreneurship and community spirit. The school also offers a comprehensive before‑ and after‑school service, operating from 1.30 pm to 6 pm, providing a safe and supervised setting for children whose families require extended care. Facilities support a variety of activities, with dedicated spaces for reading, science experiments, music and sport. Strong links with parents are fostered through a Parents’ Association and regular communication via the New Parents portal, ensuring that families are actively involved in the life of the school.
Applying to Kilmurry 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 Kilmurry 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 Kilmurry National School
How many pupils attend Kilmurry National School?
Kilmurry National School has 65 pupils enrolled, 33 girls and 32 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilmurry National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilmurry 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 Kilmurry National School?
Kilmurry National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.