Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Conaill
Kilconnell, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 65 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 39 girls, 26 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14377D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Cill Conaill is a co‑educational national school situated in the historic village of Kilconnell, County Galway, about 14 km from Ballinasloe. The school operates three mainstream classrooms that cater for Junior and Senior Infants, 1st–3rd class and 4th–6th class pupils. A caring ethos underpins everyday life, promoting respectful relationships between staff and pupils and encouraging each child to reach their full potential holistically. The school works in partnership with parents through an active Parents Association, fostering a collaborative environment that supports learning and community involvement. The campus benefits from a range of on‑site facilities, including its own playground, sports pitch, garden, basketball and tennis courts, and a dedicated PE hall. Additional indoor training space is available at the nearby Kilconnell Community Centre, while the Kilconnell Community Park and garden provide a natural setting for nature walks and Active School flag events. The school’s Christian ethos is reflected in its mission to provide an inclusive education that nurtures talent, mutual respect, responsibility and Christian love, preparing pupils to become confident members of society.
History
The school is set within the picturesque village of Kilconnell, which is closely linked to the historic Kilconnell Abbey. The Abbey was constructed between 1340 and 1400 by the O’Kellys and O’Donnellans of Hymany and was originally occupied by Franciscan friars. Notable features included seven stone altars, a 108‑foot tower with a bell whose sound could be heard seven miles away, and a well known as “the Lantern” that never dries. Although the Abbey was unroofed by Ginkel’s soldiers after the Battle of Aughrim in 1691, its stone door and window frames remain, and the site is still well preserved. This rich heritage forms part of the cultural backdrop for the school’s community.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Conaill
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 Conaill. 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 Conaill
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Conaill?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Conaill has 65 pupils enrolled, 39 girls and 26 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Conaill a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Conaill 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 Conaill?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Conaill has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.