Knocknagilla National School
Stradone, Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 87 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 39 girls, 48 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18355N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Aughadreena National School is a co‑educational, Catholic primary school that provides a well‑ordered, caring and secure environment for children aged 4‑12. The school’s ethos is built around the holistic development of each pupil – intellectually, spiritually, physically, morally and culturally – and it seeks to inspire a love of learning in line with its motto, taken from William Butler Yeats: “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” A strong partnership with parents is encouraged, and the school places equal emphasis on the professional growth of its staff and the active involvement of families in the educational process. The campus offers a range of facilities to support both academic and extracurricular activities. Pupils benefit from a modern uniform programme, a dedicated after‑school club, hot school lunches and access to an emerging astro‑turf pitch development project. The school also provides a well‑maintained calendar of events, clear opening hours and a drop‑off and collection system, ensuring a smooth daily routine for families. Enrolment for the 2026/2027 academic year is currently open, with a closing date of 30 January.
Applying to Knocknagilla 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 Knocknagilla 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 Knocknagilla National School
How many pupils attend Knocknagilla National School?
Knocknagilla National School has 87 pupils enrolled, 39 girls and 48 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Knocknagilla National School a DEIS school?
No. Knocknagilla 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 Knocknagilla National School?
Knocknagilla National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.