Urlingford National School
Kilkenny
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 223 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 104 girls, 119 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19930D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Urlingford National School, officially known as Scoil an Chroí Ró‑Naofa, is a co‑educational primary school serving the parish of Urlingford in County Kilkenny. The school provides a balanced curriculum that combines the Irish national syllabus with a strong emphasis on the Irish language and cultural heritage, reflected in its bilingual name and community activities. It offers both mainstream classes and a dedicated Special Class, ensuring inclusive education for children of varying needs and abilities. The school operates from its modern premises on New Road, which were opened in 1986 and feature purpose‑built classrooms, a playground and spaces for extracurricular activities such as sport and the arts. A proactive Board of Management oversees the school’s development, while regular communication with families is maintained through a website, Instagram presence and newsletters. The school’s ethos promotes a supportive learning environment, encouraging parental involvement and fostering a sense of community among pupils, staff and local stakeholders.
History
In October 1973, Urlingford National School amalgamated with Graine National School and Clomantagh National School to form a single school for the parish, initially based at the Old School, Urlingford. In September 1986 the school relocated to its present site on New Road, Urlingford, and adopted the name Scoil an Chroí Ró‑Naofa, Urlingford NS.
Applying to Urlingford 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 Urlingford 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 Urlingford National School
How many pupils attend Urlingford National School?
Urlingford National School has 223 pupils enrolled, 104 girls and 119 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Urlingford National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Urlingford National School 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 Urlingford National School?
Urlingford National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.