Two Mile Community National School
Killarney, Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 46 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 22 girls, 24 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17365L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Two Mile Community National School, situated in Aughaleemore, Killarney, is a state‑supported primary school founded in September 2017. As the first Community National School in County Kerry, it operates under the patronage of the Kerry Education and Training Board (ETB) and follows the national Primary School Curriculum. The school’s ethos is child‑centred and inclusive, embracing a multi‑belief environment that reflects the values of the Goodness Me Goodness You (GMGY) programme. GMGY provides a holistic framework that integrates strands such as “We are a CNS”, “My Stories”, “Thinking Time” and “Religions and Beliefs”, aiming to develop each child’s potential as a unique individual. The school offers a broad range of enrichment opportunities. It participates in the Green Schools initiative, maintains an “Incredible Edibles” school garden, and engages with the Blue Star and Active Schools programmes, promoting health, wellbeing and environmental awareness. Academic enrichment is supported through the Curious Minds Science Awards and a dedicated Music Generation project, fostering creativity and scientific curiosity alongside the core curriculum. Strong community involvement underpins school life, with active parent partnerships, a vibrant Parents’ Association and regular events highlighted on the school calendar. These collaborative structures, together with the backing of the Kerry ETB, provide a supportive framework for high‑quality education and the overall development of pupils.
History
Two Mile Community National School opened in September 2017 following extensive support and campaigning by the local community. It is the first Community National School established in County Kerry and operates under the patronage of the Kerry Education and Training Board.
Applying to Two Mile Community 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 Two Mile Community 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 Two Mile Community National School
How many pupils attend Two Mile Community National School?
Two Mile Community National School has 46 pupils enrolled, 22 girls and 24 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Two Mile Community National School a DEIS school?
No. Two Mile Community 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 Two Mile Community National School?
Two Mile Community National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.