Eiltin Naofa

Lios Eiltin, Co. Kerry

71 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Eiltin Naofa is a primary school in Lios Eiltin, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 Y266). Regina Walsh is the principal of Eiltin Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
71
Boys and girls
Mixed · 33 boys, 38 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
19461R

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Eiltin Naofa?
Eiltin Naofa is a primary school in Lios Eiltin, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 Y266).
Who is the principal of Eiltin Naofa?
Regina Walsh is the principal of Eiltin Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Eiltin Naofa?
Eiltin Naofa has 71 pupils: 33 boys and 38 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Eiltin Naofa a mixed school?
Yes. Eiltin Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Eiltin Naofa?
Eiltin Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Eiltin Naofa teach through Irish?
No. Eiltin Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Eiltin Naofa a DEIS school?
No. Eiltin Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Eiltin Naofa's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Eiltin Naofa's roll number, 19461R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Eiltin Naofa?
The closest is Coolard Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Kerry

Closest schools

Eiltin Naofa compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Eiltin NaofaThis school 71 Mixed Catholic No No
Coolard Mixed NSListowel 4.0 km 82 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Cill CruinnListowel 6.4 km 97 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil ÍosagáinBallybunion 6.8 km 202 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Nano Nagle N SchoolListowel 7.1 km 96 Mixed Catholic No No
Listowel Presentation PrimaryListowel 7.1 km 186 Girls Catholic No Yes
Ballyduff National SchoolTralee 7.1 km 96 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Lios Eiltin
Co. Chiarrai
V31Y266

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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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