Holycross NS

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

72 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Holycross NS is a primary school in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 E22N). Ailish Dunne is the principal of Holycross NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
72
Boys and girls
Mixed · 32 boys, 40 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18643S

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 Holycross NS?
Holycross NS is a primary school in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 E22N).
Who is the principal of Holycross NS?
Ailish Dunne is the principal of Holycross NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Holycross NS?
Holycross NS has 72 pupils: 32 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Holycross NS a mixed school?
Yes. Holycross NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Holycross NS?
Holycross NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Holycross NS teach through Irish?
No. Holycross NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Holycross NS a DEIS school?
No. Holycross NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Holycross NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Holycross NS's roll number, 18643S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Holycross NS?
The closest is Wandesforde Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 6 schools in Castlecomer · Every school in Co. Kilkenny

Closest schools

Holycross NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Holycross NSThis school 72 Mixed Catholic No No
Wandesforde Mixed NSCastlecomer 4.8 km 52 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Ballinakill Mixed NSPortlaoise 5.6 km 98 Mixed Catholic No No
SN an Moinin RuaCastlecomer 6.4 km 127 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Patricks NSCastlecomer 6.6 km 57 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN MolaiseAbbeyleix 7.0 km 58 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil an Chroi Ro NaofaThe Swan 8.2 km 29 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Firoda
Castlecomer
Co Kilkenny
R95E22N

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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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