How many pupils go to Kilglass NS?

Kilglass NS has 114 pupils: 55 boys and 59 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Kilglass NS a mixed school?

Yes. Kilglass NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Kilglass NS?

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

Does Kilglass NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Kilglass NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Kilglass NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Kilglass NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilglass NS's roll number, 15571E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Kilglass NS?

The closest is Leaffoney NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Kilglass NS

Enniscrone, Co. Sligo

114 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Kilglass NS is a primary school in Enniscrone, Co. Sligo (Eircode F26 E682). Jarlath Brennan is the principal of Kilglass NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 114
Boys and girls: Mixed · 55 boys, 59 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15571E

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 Kilglass NS?: Kilglass NS is a primary school in Enniscrone, Co. Sligo (Eircode F26 E682).
Who is the principal of Kilglass NS?: Jarlath Brennan is the principal of Kilglass NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kilglass NS?: Kilglass NS has 114 pupils: 55 boys and 59 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kilglass NS a mixed school?: Yes. Kilglass NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kilglass NS?: Kilglass NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kilglass NS teach through Irish?: No. Kilglass NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kilglass NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Kilglass NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Kilglass NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilglass NS's roll number, 15571E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kilglass NS?: The closest is Leaffoney NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Kilglass NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Kilglass NSThis school		114	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Leaffoney NSKilglass	3.1 km	1	Girls	Church of Ireland	No	No
Enniscrone NSEnniscrone	4.2 km	137	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rathlee NSEaskey	5.2 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Owenbeg NSCulleens	5.3 km	36	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Stokane NSEnniscrone	5.6 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Corballa NSCorballa	7.7 km	115	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ballyglass
Enniscrone
Co. Sligo
F26E682

Principal: Jarlath Brennan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 096 36688
Email: [email protected]
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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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