How many pupils go to Cahir National School?

Cahir National School has 25 pupils: 12 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Cahir National School a mixed school?

Yes. Cahir National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Cahir National School?

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

Does Cahir National School teach through Irish?

No. Cahir National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Cahir National School a DEIS school?

No. Cahir National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Cahir National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cahir National School's roll number, 18759O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Cahir National School?

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

Cahir National School

Kenmare, Co. Kerry

25 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Cahir National School is a primary school in Kenmare, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 TD4V). Marian Hanley is the principal of Cahir National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 25
Boys and girls: Mixed · 12 boys, 13 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18759O

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 Cahir National School?: Cahir National School is a primary school in Kenmare, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 TD4V).
Who is the principal of Cahir National School?: Marian Hanley is the principal of Cahir National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Cahir National School?: Cahir National School has 25 pupils: 12 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Cahir National School a mixed school?: Yes. Cahir National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Cahir National School?: Cahir National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Cahir National School teach through Irish?: No. Cahir National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Cahir National School a DEIS school?: No. Cahir National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Cahir National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cahir National School's roll number, 18759O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Cahir National School?: The closest is St Johns NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Cahir National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Cahir National SchoolThis school		25	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Johns NSKenmare	3.9 km	395	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilgarvan Central SchlKilgarvan	6.0 km	99	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tulloha National SchoolKenmare	7.5 km	23	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Loughguitane NSKillarney	15.4 km	90	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN FhiachnaGlengarriff	15.9 km	66	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BhrídeKillarney	16.6 km	129	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Caher West
Kenmare
Co. Kerry
V93TD4V

Principal: Marian Hanley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 064 664 2244
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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