How many pupils go to Glounaguillagh NS?

Glounaguillagh NS has 137 pupils: 69 boys and 68 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Glounaguillagh NS a mixed school?

Yes. Glounaguillagh NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Glounaguillagh NS?

Glounaguillagh NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Glounaguillagh NS teach through Irish?

No. Glounaguillagh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Glounaguillagh NS a DEIS school?

No. Glounaguillagh NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Glounaguillagh NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Glounaguillagh NS's roll number, 01583I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Glounaguillagh NS?

The closest is Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Glounaguillagh NS

Killorglin, Co. Kerry

137 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Glounaguillagh NS is a primary school in Killorglin, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 HX07). Sinead Pigott is the principal of Glounaguillagh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 137
Boys and girls: Mixed · 69 boys, 68 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 01583I

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Glounaguillagh NS?: Glounaguillagh NS is a primary school in Killorglin, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 HX07).
Who is the principal of Glounaguillagh NS?: Sinead Pigott is the principal of Glounaguillagh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Glounaguillagh NS?: Glounaguillagh NS has 137 pupils: 69 boys and 68 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Glounaguillagh NS a mixed school?: Yes. Glounaguillagh NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Glounaguillagh NS?: Glounaguillagh NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Glounaguillagh NS teach through Irish?: No. Glounaguillagh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Glounaguillagh NS a DEIS school?: No. Glounaguillagh NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Glounaguillagh NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Glounaguillagh NS's roll number, 01583I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Glounaguillagh NS?: The closest is Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Glounaguillagh NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Glounaguillagh NSThis school		137	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Naomh SéamasCill Orglan	4.7 km	43	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Realt na MaraCromane	5.0 km	119	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhuire BKillorglin	5.1 km	367	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Curraheen Mixed NSGlenbeigh	5.4 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilgobnet NSKillarney	7.1 km	92	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Francis Special SchBeaufort	8.9 km	73	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Glannagilliagh
Caragh Lake
Killorglin
Co. Kerry
V93HX07

Principal: Sinead Pigott on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 976 9402
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.glounaguillaghns.ie
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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