Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eirc
Ard Fhearta, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 78 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 36 girls, 42 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17358O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Eirc is a vibrant national primary school situated in the village of Kilmoyley, County Kerry. The school’s ethos centres on providing a safe, welcoming environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Emphasising both literacy and numeracy, the curriculum is designed to ensure pupils leave primary education equipped with strong foundational skills while also fostering an appreciation of Ireland’s rich cultural and Christian heritage. The school benefits from extensive, well‑maintained grounds that include spacious outdoor play areas, grassy seating zones and dedicated outdoor learning spaces. A strong commitment to environmental stewardship is demonstrated through its Green Flag, Active Flag and Amber Flag initiatives, alongside participation in programmes such as JEP, Erasmus, Creative Schools and Connect. These initiatives promote sustainability, active lifestyles and international collaboration, enriching the educational experience beyond the classroom.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eirc
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 Naomh Eirc. 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 Naomh Eirc
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eirc?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eirc has 78 pupils enrolled, 36 girls and 42 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eirc a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eirc 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 Naomh Eirc?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eirc has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.