Scoil Barr Dubh
Headford, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 95 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 44 girls, 51 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 05970M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil an Chroí Naofa, Barraduff is a rural, co‑educational Roman Catholic national school situated in the village of Barraduff, County Kerry, just off the N72 and a short distance from Killarney and Rathmore. The school caters for Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, with a current enrolment of 83 pupils. Its curriculum is delivered within a Catholic ethos that promotes community, moral development and academic achievement, while the daily timetable (9.20 am‑3 pm, with a 2 pm finish for infants) provides structured learning periods and regular break times for rest and recreation. The school boasts a range of facilities that support both academic and practical learning. A dedicated school garden, including a polytunnel, is used to grow flowers, fruit and vegetables, reinforcing lessons in science and healthy living. Uniforms are clearly defined for both classroom and physical education, and a Healthy Eating Policy underpins the school’s commitment to student wellbeing. An active Parents Council further enhances community involvement and supports school initiatives.
Applying to Scoil Barr Dubh
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 Barr Dubh. 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 Barr Dubh
How many pupils attend Scoil Barr Dubh?
Scoil Barr Dubh has 95 pupils enrolled, 44 girls and 51 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Barr Dubh a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Barr Dubh 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 Barr Dubh?
Scoil Barr Dubh has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.