Kilrush Community School

Back to School 2026

08-May-26
Year Group Return Dates and School Calendar

Downloadable Student Calendar

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2026/2027

1st Term 2026/27:Friday, August 28thTuesday, December 22nd

School Closed:Monday, 28th September 2026 and Friday 04th December 2026

Mid-Term:Monday, October 26th – Friday, October 30th

2nd Term 2026/27:Wednesday, January 6th – Friday, March 19th

Mid-Term:Monday, February 15th – Friday, February 19th

Public Holidays:Celebration of Imbolc/St. Bridget’s Day: Monday, 1stFebruary 2027

St. Patrick’s Day Public Holiday on:Wednesday, 17th March, 2027

3rd Term 2026/27:Monday, April 5th – Friday, June 4th

PublicHoliday:Monday, 03rdMay 2027

DOWNLOADABLE STUDENT YEAR CALENDAR

Parent/Teacher Meetings 2026-2027

  • Tuesday 10th Nov 4.15pm - 6.45pm - 3rd Year PTM
  • Thursday 19th  Nov 4.15pm - 6.45pm - 5th & TY PTM
  • Tuesday 24th Nov 4.15pm - 6.45pm - 6th Year PTM
  • Tuesday 19th Jan 4.15pm - 6.45pm - 1st Year & Seamus PTM
  • Thursday 28th Jan 4.15pm - 6.45pm - 2nd Year PTM

Uniform

Items 1 to 4 of the School Uniform are only available from The Family Store, Moore Street and Item 5 is only available from Central Sports, The Square, Kilrush.

  1. Crested V-Neck Kingfisher Blue Jumper
  2. Grey Trousers for Boys
  3. Grey Skirt or Trousers for Girls
  4. Light Grey Shirt
  5. O’Neill’s Black Crested Jacket (Please note that the sizes run large)

It is advisable to have 2 Grey Trousers or Skirts.

The jacket can be bought locally in Central Sports and can be personalised. Only the official school jacket will be allowed within the school building.

All Junior Cycle students and students who choose PE in Senior Cycle should also have a School Crested Tracksuit for PE, available from The Family Store or Central Sports. Strictly no Hoodies allowed.

We greatly appreciate your support in ensuring all students present to school in full school uniform from the start of term.

Free School Lunch Programme

The school provides a free Lunch Programme, sponsored by the Department of Social Protection. Depending on the budget given we will provide a roll/sandwich & fresh fruit on 4 days. Fresh cooled filtered water dispensers are available in the school - students are advised to bring their own water bottle. The following roll/sandwich choices will be on a first come, first served basis: Ham, Chicken, Salad, Cheese, Egg Mayo, Plain Roll and No Butter Roll.

It is important that you inform the school in writing of any special dietary requirements.

NUT ALLERGY

A number of our students are severely allergic to nuts.

If any of these children eat, come into contact with, or inhale the smell of nuts he/she may go into Anaphylactic Shock and must receive immediate emergency treatment.

This is the most dangerous form of allergic reactions and is life threatening.

Please take the time to explain this to your child and ask him/her to be mindful of the foods he/she consumes in school.



Schoolbooks Scheme for the 2026/2027 School Year

For the 2026/27 school year all students in post-primary schools in the Free Education Scheme will receive free schoolbooks and core classroom resources. These will be in place in time for the start of the new school year.

List of classroom resources provided to students:

  • School journal
  • Copybooks (incl. equivalent hard back copybook or refill pad)
  • Display A4 plastic folder
  • A4 science copybook
  • A4 mathematics squared copy
  • Maths formulae & tables/log book (new students)
  • Scientific calculator (new students)
  • Classroom resources for Art, DCG etc will also be provided.

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