Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Lachtain
Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 235 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 96 girls, 139 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18708U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Cill Lachtain (Killoughteen N.S.) is a rural, mixed‑gender, Catholic primary school situated just outside Newcastle West. The school serves a close‑knit community and places a strong emphasis on a happy, supportive atmosphere underpinned by an active parents’ body. Its educational ethos combines the national curriculum with a commitment to inclusive practice, welcoming children of all abilities and backgrounds. The school operates ten mainstream classrooms alongside two dedicated autism provision classes, reflecting its focus on specialised support. In September 2018 the school expanded its offering with the on‑site pre‑school “Killoughteen Kids”, providing early years provision for younger children, and a second autism class was added in September 2022. Facilities include dedicated learning spaces for the autism classes, a range of extracurricular programmes such as STEM, Green Flag and Active Schools initiatives, and a well‑maintained school garden, all contributing to a well‑rounded educational experience.
History
Scoil Naisiunta Cill Lachtain has grown its provision over recent years to meet the needs of its community. In September 2018 the school opened its first autism class and introduced the Killoughteen Kids pre‑school on the school grounds. Building on this inclusive approach, a second autism class was launched in September 2022, further expanding the school’s specialist support. The school continues to evolve its facilities and programmes to serve its rural catchment.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Lachtain
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 Lachtain. 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 Lachtain
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Lachtain?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Lachtain has 235 pupils enrolled, 96 girls and 139 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Lachtain a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Lachtain 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 Lachtain?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Lachtain has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.