Kilroe National School
Ower, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 32 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 18 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17615I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilroe National School is a vibrant primary school set in a picturesque rural environment. The school adopts a holistic approach to education, blending academic rigour with a broad programme of sporting, musical and extracurricular activities. Pupils are encouraged to develop both intellectually and personally, with an emphasis on individual strengths, creativity and respect for one another. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its proverb “mol na óige agus tiocfaigh sí”, which underlines the importance of praising and nurturing young people. Recent development has provided a modern, wheelchair‑accessible extension that includes a fully equipped kitchen, creating fresh, flexible learning spaces for the children. This new building supports hands‑on, experiential learning and allows the school to expand its range of activities, from music workshops and tin‑whistle sessions to Gaelic football, soccer and drama productions. A strong partnership with parents and the wider community is central to the school’s philosophy. Open communication and collaborative relationships are promoted to ensure that home and school work together in harmony, fostering a caring and supportive environment where every pupil can reach their full potential.
Applying to Kilroe 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 Kilroe 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 Kilroe National School
How many pupils attend Kilroe National School?
Kilroe National School has 32 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 18 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Kilroe National School a DEIS school?
No. Kilroe 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 Kilroe National School?
Kilroe National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.