St Killians National School
Cavan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 328 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 153 girls, 175 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19608V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Kilian’s National School is a co‑educational primary school serving the Mullagh community. The school follows the Irish national curriculum while placing a strong emphasis on a growth‑mindset ethos, encouraging pupils to ask how they can improve and to recognise the value of hard work. Daily routines include a one‑minute “Línte Gníomhaíochta” exercise conducted in Irish, reinforcing both physical activity and the language. The school’s commitment to wellbeing is further demonstrated through a well‑structured hot lunch programme that incorporates feedback from parents, staff and pupils to provide nutritious, appealing meals. The learning environment is supported by a Whole‑School Evaluation (WSE) that informs continuous improvement across teaching, leadership and pastoral care. Recent initiatives highlighted on the website include a range of extracurricular projects such as drama productions, maths enrichment and community fundraising events, all aimed at broadening pupils’ experiences beyond the classroom. The school’s modern facilities, combined with a focus on inclusive, student‑centred pedagogy, create a nurturing setting where children can develop academically, socially and culturally.
Applying to St Killians 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
View St Killians National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St Killians National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 St Killians National School
How many pupils attend St Killians National School?
St Killians National School has 328 pupils enrolled, 153 girls and 175 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Killians National School a DEIS school?
No. St Killians 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 St Killians National School?
St Killians National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.