Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Dairbhre
KILDORRERY, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 177 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 81 girls, 96 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19526T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kildorrery National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the rural community of Kildorrery, County Cork. It provides education for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, delivering the Irish National Curriculum with a strong emphasis on holistic development. The school integrates literacy, numeracy and creative subjects while promoting play‑based learning through the Aistear framework. A vibrant active‑school programme, participation in Green Schools initiatives and a range of extracurricular activities, including music, drama, sport and community projects, support the development of confidence, teamwork and environmental awareness. The school benefits from a range of modern facilities, including a newly constructed classroom, an outdoor classroom, and a dedicated special class for children with autism that opened in September 2025. Strong links with local organisations such as the fire brigade, credit unions, sports clubs and therapy centres enrich the curriculum and provide authentic learning experiences. A proactive Parents Association and regular community events, such as the Twixmas Walk, Colour Run and school musical, foster a supportive and inclusive school community.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Dairbhre
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.
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Dairbhre. 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 Dairbhre
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Dairbhre?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Dairbhre has 177 pupils enrolled, 81 girls and 96 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Dairbhre a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Dairbhre 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 Dairbhre?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Dairbhre has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.