Kilbehenny NS

Mitchelstown, Co. Limerick

100 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Kilbehenny NS is a primary school in Mitchelstown, Co. Limerick (Eircode P67 HR64). Mark O'Connell is the principal of Kilbehenny NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
100
Boys and girls
Mixed · 52 boys, 48 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17298W

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Kilbehenny NS?
Kilbehenny NS is a primary school in Mitchelstown, Co. Limerick (Eircode P67 HR64).
Who is the principal of Kilbehenny NS?
Mark O'Connell is the principal of Kilbehenny NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kilbehenny NS?
Kilbehenny NS has 100 pupils: 52 boys and 48 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kilbehenny NS a mixed school?
Yes. Kilbehenny NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kilbehenny NS?
Kilbehenny NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kilbehenny NS teach through Irish?
No. Kilbehenny NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kilbehenny NS a DEIS school?
No. Kilbehenny NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Kilbehenny NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilbehenny NS's roll number, 17298W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kilbehenny NS?
The closest is SN Baile ui Ghiblin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Limerick

Closest schools

Kilbehenny NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Kilbehenny NSThis school 100 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Baile ui GhiblinMitchelstown 3.2 km 105 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Sceichin A RinceBurncourt 4.7 km 40 Mixed Catholic No No
Bunscoil na ToirbhirteMitchelstown 5.1 km 273 Mostly girls Catholic No No
Scoil na mBraithreMitchelstown 5.3 km 172 Boys Catholic No Yes
S N Gleann gCreabharKilmallock 6.4 km 50 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Teampall ToinneCahir 8.8 km 135 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Kilbehenny
Mitchelstown
Co Cork
P67HR64

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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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