Scoil Íosagáin
Ballybunion, Kerry
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 202 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 99 girls, 103 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20196I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Íosagáin is a co‑educational, rural DEIS primary school situated in the scenic coastal town of Ballybunion, North Kerry. The school provides a full primary curriculum for Junior Infants through to 6th class, operating on a schedule that runs from 8.50 am to 1.30 pm for the infant day and until 2.30 pm for the older classes. Breaks are structured with two short intervals in the morning and a lunch period, ensuring a balanced day for pupils. A distinctive feature of Scoil Íosagáin is its commitment to inclusive education, highlighted by two specialist classes dedicated exclusively to children diagnosed with autism. This provision reflects the school’s focus on catering for diverse learning needs within a supportive community environment. The school also adheres to robust child‑protection measures, with a designated liaison person and deputy liaison person overseeing safety policies, and makes its Child Protection Safety Statement publicly accessible. The school maintains an up‑to‑date academic calendar and offers downloadable enrolment forms for prospective families, with clear admission deadlines. As a DEIS school, Scoil Íosagáin benefits from additional resources aimed at enhancing educational outcomes and promoting equity for all learners.
Applying to Scoil Íosagáin
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 Íosagáin. 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 Íosagáin
How many pupils attend Scoil Íosagáin?
Scoil Íosagáin has 202 pupils enrolled, 99 girls and 103 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Íosagáin a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Íosagáin is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Íosagáin?
Scoil Íosagáin has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.