Scoil Náisiúnta Chrion Choill
Kilkenny
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 28 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 14 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17374M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Chrion Choill is a small rural primary school situated in the parish of Lisdowney, north Kilkenny. It caters for roughly twenty‑nine pupils across the junior and senior infant classes, providing a close‑knit community atmosphere where each child receives personalised attention. The school places a strong emphasis on a balanced curriculum that blends academic learning with creative and physical development. Weekly music sessions under the “Ceoil Cliste” programme introduce children to new instruments and musical literacy, while regular gymnastics and swimming sessions support physical wellbeing and coordination. The campus was comprehensively refurbished in 2007 and is maintained to a high standard by dedicated caretakers. Extensive outdoor facilities include a hurling pitch, large play areas and well‑tended gardens that are used for planting and outdoor learning activities. The school also offers specialised support for pupils with additional needs, including a special education teacher and a special needs assistant, ensuring an inclusive environment for all learners.
History
The school underwent a complete refurbishment in 2007, modernising its classrooms and facilities while preserving its rural character. Since then it has continued to serve the local community as a primary education centre.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Chrion Choill
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 Chrion Choill. 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 Chrion Choill
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Chrion Choill?
Scoil Náisiúnta Chrion Choill has 28 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 14 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Chrion Choill a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Chrion Choill 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 Chrion Choill?
Scoil Náisiúnta Chrion Choill has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.