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​Ballyboughal N.S. currently has nine mainstream classes from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. There are also three Learning Support teachers, along with an administrative principal. Pupils at Ballyboughal N.S. enjoy a broad range of educational experiences in all subjects of the primary school curriculum. They may also participate in extra-curricular activities, notably Gaelic football, basketball and athletics. The school day begins at 8.50am and ends at 2.30pm. Pupils in Infant classes finish at 1.30pm.
 
Admission application forms are available from the school office or may be downloaded from this website. Places are allocated in accordance with the Admission Policy of Ballyboughal N.S. Parents who wish to discuss enrolment may contact the school secretary to make an appointment with the Principal.


​Draft Student Council Constitution

Admission Policy

Draft of new Anti-Bullying Policy

Our Mission Statement

 Ballyboughal National School is a co-educational Catholic primary school which strives to provide a well-ordered, caring, happy learning environment where the intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual needs of the pupils are identified and addressed.
 
The school is committed to enabling children of all levels of ability to reach their full potential and aims to provide an inclusive environment that allows the children full access to all areas of learning. We welcome the support and involvement of parents in the work of the school.
 
Déanaímid sár-iarracht labhairt na Gaeilge a chur chun cinn sa scoil seo.
 
In Ballyboughal National School we believe that young children grow and develop best in an atmosphere that is welcoming, positive and secure. Every member of the school community is valued and treated with respect. Our motto “Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí” is at the heart of our philosophy. 

Notification of Safeguarding Review

Calendar 2025/2026

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School re-opening:
Wednesday 27th August 2025
 
Autumn Mid-Term: 
Closed Monday 27th to Friday 31st October 2025

Christmas Holidays: 
Last day of term Friday 19th December 2025
Re-opening Monday 5th January 2026

February Bank Holiday: 
Monday 2nd February 2026
 
February 2025:         
Closed Thursday 19th & Friday 20th February 2026
 
St Patrick's Day        
Closed Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 2026

Easter Holidays:       
Last day of term Friday 27th March 2026
Re-opening Monday 13th April 2026
 
May Mid-Term:  
Closed Monday 4th - Friday 8th May 2026

​June Bank Holiday: 
Closed Monday 1st June 2026

Summer holidays:         
Last day of term Friday 26th June 2026


*Please note that where contingency arrangements are required, due to unforeseen circumstances, the school authority may reduce the length of the February mid-term or of the Easter holidays.