Scoil Íosagáin
Castlecomer, Kilkenny
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 121 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 51 girls, 70 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20591O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Íosagáin is a co‑educational primary school situated in the town of Castlecomer, North Kilkenny. The school opened its doors on 1 September 2025 following the amalgamation of Presentation Convent National School and Castlecomer Boys National School. Drawing on the legacy of both predecessor institutions, Scoil Íosagáin provides a welcoming environment for children of all abilities, with a clear commitment to delivering high‑quality education while celebrating each pupil’s unique strengths and talents. The school’s ethos centres on fostering a shared vision for the new community, encouraging collaboration, creativity and a love of learning. By uniting the resources and traditions of its two founding schools, Scoil Íosagáin offers a modern learning setting that benefits from combined facilities and a broad range of educational experiences, supporting the holistic development of its students.
History
Scoil Íosagáin opened on 1 September 2025 as the result of an amalgamation between Presentation Convent National School and Castlecomer Boys National School. Castlecomer Boys National School was established in 1939, while the Presentation Sisters have been involved in education in Castlecomer since 1829, constructing the current school building in 1965. The new school builds on these historic foundations to serve the local community.
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 121 pupils enrolled, 51 girls and 70 boys. That makes it about the same size as 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.