Welcome to our School
Killoughteen N.S. is a rural, mixed, catholic school just outside Newcastle West town. Our 236 pupils range in age from 4 to 13 years. The atmosphere in our school is a very happy one enhanced by a supportive parent body. We opened our first Special Class (ASD) and a pre-school on the school premises called Killoughteen Kids in September 2018. In September 2022 we opened our second Special Class.
Latest News
Split the Pot
We begun 'Split the Pot' here in Killoughteen NS to raise funds to upgrade and install the best play and recreational areas possible for our pupils. The draw is on weekly on Thursdays and the winners are posted here on the website and on our school Facebook page....
read moreSt. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Senior Infants
Bhí an t-atmaisféar ar lasadh! This week at school, we celebrated 'Seachtain na Gaeilge'. Senior Infants were involved in various activities throughout the week and were great to use their 'cúpla focal'! Fifth class students visited our classroom and read Irish...
read moreWorld Book Day 2024
Today our pupils had a great day for World Book day. They dressed up as characters from their favorite books and each class visited another class to tell them all about their books. The children had a fantastic day. Next week we will have a Book Fair at school between...
read moreSchool Calendar 2023-24
First Day of School
Tuesday, 29th August
Halloween Mid Term
Closed on Monday 30th October and re-opening Monday November 6th.
Christmas Holidays
Closed Friday December 23rd and re-opening Monday January 8th.
St. Brigid’s Day
Closed Monday February 5th
Mid Term Break
Closed Thursday 15th and Friday 16th February
St. Patrick’s Day
Closed Monday March 18th
Easter Holidays
Closed Monday 25th March, reopening Monday 8th April
May Bank Holiday
Closed Monday May 6th .
June Bank Holiday
Closed Monday June 3rd
Summer Holidays
Closing on Thursday 20th June