Scoil Naomh Fiachra (Clontubrid Mixed National School)
Freshford, Kilkenny
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 43 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 21 girls, 22 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16865D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Fiachra is a mixed national school serving the Clontubrid community with three dedicated classrooms – Junior, Middle and Senior rooms – each equipped to support a broad, child‑centred curriculum. The school places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, encouraging pupils to explore subjects through hands‑on projects such as garden work for Green Flag status, science investigations with bug hotels and slime, and creative art and music sessions in partnership with local organisations like Music Generation Kilkenny. Recent investments in new PE equipment have broadened indoor and outdoor physical education, allowing children to design their own games and participate in activities ranging from futsal to swimming galas. Community involvement is a cornerstone of school life. Regular outings, such as trips to Redhills Adventure Centre and the ESB Science Blast, complement classroom learning, while the Parents’ Council and Student Council help organise events like the Clontubrid Fun Run and annual shoe‑box appeals. The school also promotes wellbeing through initiatives such as Creative Mindfulness sessions and a Code of Good Behaviour, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially and physically.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Fiachra (Clontubrid Mixed National School)
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 Naomh Fiachra (Clontubrid Mixed National School). 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 Naomh Fiachra (Clontubrid Mixed National School)
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Fiachra (Clontubrid Mixed National School)?
Scoil Naomh Fiachra (Clontubrid Mixed National School) has 43 pupils enrolled, 21 girls and 22 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Fiachra (Clontubrid Mixed National School) a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh Fiachra (Clontubrid Mixed National School) 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 Naomh Fiachra (Clontubrid Mixed National School)?
Scoil Naomh Fiachra (Clontubrid Mixed National School) has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.