Lissivigeen Mixed National School
Killarney, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 269 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 142 girls, 127 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 08791E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lissivigeen Mixed National School is a co‑educational primary school located on the outskirts of Killarney, County Kerry, on the main Cork/Killarney road, approximately 4 km from the town centre. The school caters for around 270 pupils across junior and senior infants through to sixth class. It offers a broad curriculum supported by a range of specialist resources, including a dedicated special class for children with autism, a sensory room, and three full‑time Special Educational Needs Teaching (SET) posts. The learning environment is enhanced by eleven mainstream classrooms, an additional multi‑purpose room, a large hall, an all‑weather football pitch and three playgrounds, providing ample space for both academic and recreational activities. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusive education and the holistic development of its pupils. Uniform is required from second to sixth class, promoting a sense of community, while younger children wear the school tracksuit. Structured school times run from 8:50 am to 1:30 pm for junior and senior infants and to 2:30 pm for older classes, with two daily break periods. A range of extra‑curricular provisions are available, including an After‑School and Homework Club, as well as the BrookView After‑School Childcare service, supporting families with flexible care options.
History
Education in the Lissivigeen area dates back to the 18th‑century hedgeschools that served Catholic children during the Penal Laws. The first official school was built in 1861 at Lissivigeen Cross by Lord Kenmane, initially accommodating 140 pupils in a modest building. Over the decades the school evolved, with the boys’ and girls’ sections amalgamated in 1931. A new four‑teacher school opened in 1968, and further expansion saw the school move to Brú na Páirce in 2005 for a €2.2 million refurbishment. In September 2006 the modernised facility opened, featuring eight classrooms, two resource rooms, a library/computer room, a P.E. hall and an all‑weather pitch. Subsequent principals have continued to develop the school’s reputation for providing a high‑quality, inclusive education.
Applying to Lissivigeen Mixed 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 Lissivigeen Mixed 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 Lissivigeen Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Lissivigeen Mixed National School?
Lissivigeen Mixed National School has 269 pupils enrolled, 142 girls and 127 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lissivigeen Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Lissivigeen Mixed 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 Lissivigeen Mixed National School?
Lissivigeen Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.