Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Ruadhain
Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 115 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 55 girls, 60 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18369B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
S N Cill Ruadhain is a vibrant primary school that offers a balanced curriculum centred on academic achievement, cultural enrichment and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on the Irish language, with a dedicated Gaeilge programme that supports pupils in developing fluency and an appreciation of Irish heritage. A broad range of creative subjects, including art, music and drama, are integrated into daily timetables, encouraging students to explore their talents and build confidence. The school provides a well‑resourced learning environment featuring a modern library, specialist classrooms for music and visual arts, and dedicated ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) classes that ensure inclusive support for all learners. Extra‑curricular provision includes a before‑and‑after‑school care facility, allowing families flexible childcare options. Environmental stewardship is promoted through the Green Flags programme, fostering sustainability awareness across the school community. Regular newsletters, a comprehensive calendar and an up‑to‑date teachers’ zone keep parents informed and engaged with school life.
History
An earlier hedge school existed in Kilruane on the Carriganagh Road during Penal Times, before the National Education System was introduced in 1831. A government report from 1826 described a school in the townland of Ballymagru, now Ballymagree, as a miserable thatched house with Michael Casey as master; this is considered the first authentic record of a school in Kilruane. The old school building, built in the 1800s beside the church grounds, had Timothy Cleary as first teacher and Thomas Delaney as first Principal from 1858 to 1865, with Miss Brigid Flynn becoming first female teacher in 1860. The County Council installed a water pump in 1940. The present school, on a site given free by Paddy Kelly, went up in 1959 and opened to pupils in 1960 with three classrooms. Gilbert Williams, principal from 1975 to 2011, planned a full sized ball court and, before retiring in 2011 after thirty six years' service, oversaw an extension adding a Sports Hall, office and reception area. A first ASD class opened in September 2018, followed by a second in September 2019.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Ruadhain
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Ruadhain. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Ruadhain
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Ruadhain?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Ruadhain has 115 pupils enrolled, 55 girls and 60 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Ruadhain a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Ruadhain 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Ruadhain?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Ruadhain has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.