How many pupils go to Kiltallagh NS?

Kiltallagh NS has 21 pupils: 8 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Kiltallagh NS a mixed school?

Yes. Kiltallagh NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Kiltallagh NS?

Kiltallagh NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Kiltallagh NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Kiltallagh NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Kiltallagh NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kiltallagh NS's roll number, 17161S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Kiltallagh NS?

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

Kiltallagh NS

Castlemaine, Co. Kerry

21 pupilsMixedChurch of IrelandDEIS

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At a glance

Kiltallagh NS is a primary school in Castlemaine, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 KV76). Paula Ní Bhriain is the principal of Kiltallagh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 21
Boys and girls: Mixed · 8 boys, 13 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17161S

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 Kiltallagh NS?: Kiltallagh NS is a primary school in Castlemaine, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 KV76).
Who is the principal of Kiltallagh NS?: Paula Ní Bhriain is the principal of Kiltallagh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kiltallagh NS?: Kiltallagh NS has 21 pupils: 8 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kiltallagh NS a mixed school?: Yes. Kiltallagh NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kiltallagh NS?: Kiltallagh NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kiltallagh NS teach through Irish?: No. Kiltallagh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kiltallagh NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Kiltallagh NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Kiltallagh NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kiltallagh NS's roll number, 17161S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kiltallagh NS?: The closest is Castlemaine NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Kiltallagh NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Kiltallagh NSThis school		21	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Castlemaine NSCastlemaine	300 m	123	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Nagle Rice Primary SchoolKillarney	3.2 km	337	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castledrum NSCastlemain	4.9 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh CarthachKillarney	5.1 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Firies Mixed NSKillarney	7.3 km	250	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Faha National SchoolKillarney	8.2 km	224	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Kiltallagh
Castlemaine
Co Kerry
V93KV76

Principal: Paula Ní Bhriain on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 976 7718
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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