Naomh Padraig National School Killeen
Coolarty, Longford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 57 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 29 girls, 28 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13752V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Naomh Padraig National School, Killeen, is a co‑educational primary school situated in the village of Killeen, Birr, County Offaly. The school describes itself as a happy and safe environment where every child matters, emphasising partnership with parents and the wider community to support each pupil’s all‑round learning and personal development. The curriculum is delivered across the full range of primary classes, from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, and is enriched by a variety of extracurricular projects such as the annual Peace Proms choir, the FÍS film competition, and SESE (Sustainable Energy Schools) initiatives. A strong focus on cultural and historical awareness is evident through activities like the stop‑motion Lego film on the 1916 Easter Rising and commemorations such as Holocaust Memorial Day. Recent investment in the school’s infrastructure includes a new classroom extension officially opened with a school Mass on 10 November 2023, providing modern learning spaces for the growing student body. The school also maintains a dedicated garden and a Green Schools Committee, reflecting a commitment to environmental education and outdoor learning. Together, these facilities and programmes aim to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a sense of community among pupils.
Applying to Naomh Padraig National School Killeen
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 Naomh Padraig National School Killeen. 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 Naomh Padraig National School Killeen
How many pupils attend Naomh Padraig National School Killeen?
Naomh Padraig National School Killeen has 57 pupils enrolled, 29 girls and 28 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Naomh Padraig National School Killeen a DEIS school?
No. Naomh Padraig National School Killeen 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 Naomh Padraig National School Killeen?
Naomh Padraig National School Killeen has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.