Carigeen NS

Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny

123 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Carigeen NS is a primary school in Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode X91 F656). Sinead Murphy is the principal of Carigeen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
123
Boys and girls
Mixed · 75 boys, 48 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
15340I

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Carigeen NS?
Carigeen NS is a primary school in Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode X91 F656).
Who is the principal of Carigeen NS?
Sinead Murphy is the principal of Carigeen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Carigeen NS?
Carigeen NS has 123 pupils: 75 boys and 48 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Carigeen NS a mixed school?
Yes. Carigeen NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Carigeen NS?
Carigeen NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Carigeen NS teach through Irish?
No. Carigeen NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Carigeen NS a DEIS school?
No. Carigeen NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Carigeen NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Carigeen NS's roll number, 15340I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Carigeen NS?
The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Kilkenny

Closest schools

Carigeen NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Carigeen NSThis school 123 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil MhuireMooncoin 3.3 km 261 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Waterford Educate Together NSCarrickphierish Road 4.7 km 386 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Ballyduff NSKilmeaden 5.6 km 214 Mixed Catholic No No
S N Baile an BhuitléirighButlerstown 5.8 km 242 Mixed Catholic No No
St Saviours NSWaterford 5.8 km 330 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Gaelscoil na nDeisePort Láirge 5.9 km 225 Mixed Catholic Yes No

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Contact

Carrigeen
Co. Kilkenny
X91F656

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Next school holidays

  • In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 9 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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