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​Ballyboughal N.S. currently has eight mainstream classes from Junior Infants to Sixth Class and one Special 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, athletics and choir. 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.

Ballyboughal NS. Admission 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.
 
Déanaimid 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 2026/2027

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School re-opening:
Thursday 27th August 2026

Teacher Curriculum Training Day:
Wednesday 7th October 2026
 
Autumn Mid-Term: 
Closed Monday 26th to Friday 30th October 2026

Teacher Curriculum Training Day:
Thursday 3rd December 2026

Christmas Holidays: 
Last day of term Tuesday 22nd December 2026
Re-opening Wednesday 6th January 2027

February Bank Holiday: 
Monday 1st February 2027
 
February 2027:         
Closed Thursday 18th & Friday 19th February 2027
 
St Patrick's Day        
Closed Wednesday 17th March 2027

Easter Holidays:       
Last day of term Friday 19th March 2027 
Re-opening Monday 5th April 2027
 
May Mid-Term:  
Closed Monday 3rd - Friday 7th May 2027

​June Bank Holiday: 
Closed Monday 7th June 2027

Summer Holidays:         
Last day of term Friday 25th June 2027


*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.