We are looking forward to welcoming you all back. Please refer to the key dates for return dates.
Book Lists for First Year, Second Year, Fourth Year and Fifth Year for the academic year 2025-2026 are now available by clicking on the relevant link below. Third and Sixth Year Booklists remain the same.
All new books and stationary are covered under the School Book Scheme. Books previously purchased are not covered. Books will be available for collection in July/August.
TY Tracksuit
Crested O’Neills Shorts optional.
Students are reminded that their name should be clearly marked on all items of uniform.
The school uniform is available at Paul’s, High Street, Kilkenny and Duggan’s Menswear, High Street, Kilkenny
Please note: It may be necessary to reschedule some of the below times and dates. Please check the school website throughout the year for confirmation of the most up to date information.
| August | |
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Thursday 21st |
1st Year Induction at 2pm |
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Friday 22nd |
3rd / 6th Year students return 8:50am |
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Monday 25th |
2nd / 5th Years and TY students return to school at 8:50am |
| September | |
|---|---|
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Monday 22nd |
Open Evening (Provisional) |
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Friday 26th |
Sports Day (Provisional) |
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Monday 29th |
Free Day (No school for students) (Provisional) |
| October | |
|---|---|
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Monday 6th – Friday 10th |
October Exams (Provisional) |
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Monday 13th – Friday 24th |
TY Work Experience (Provisional) |
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Thursday 16th (4:15-6:45pm) |
6th Year P/T Meeting (Provisional) |
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Friday 24th (1pm) |
Midterm Break Begins |
| November | |
|---|---|
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Monday 3rd (8.50 am) |
School Reopens after Mid-Term Break |
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Thursday 13th (4.15pm – 6.45pm) |
3rd Year P/T Meeting (Provisional) |
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Monday 17th |
Oide Subject Cluster Day (No school for students) |
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Thursday 20th (4.15pm – 6.45pm) |
5th Year P/T Meeting (Provisional) |
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Friday 28th |
Staff Training Day (No school for students) |
| December | |
|---|---|
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Monday 1st – Friday 5th |
Christmas Exams (6th Years / 3rd Years)(Provisional) |
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Wednesday 10th |
Oide Staff Training Day (No school for students) |
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Monday 15th – Friday 19th |
Christmas Exams (1st / 2nd & 5th Years) |
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Friday 19th (1pm) |
Christmas Holidays Begin |
| January | |
|---|---|
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Monday 5th (8:50am) |
School Reopens after Christmas Holidays
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Thursday 15th |
1st Year Parents Subject Choice Meeting at 7pm |
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Thursday 22rd (4.15pm – 6.45pm) |
1st Year P/T Meeting |
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Thursday 29th (4.15pm – 6.45pm) |
2nd Year P/T Meeting |
| February | |
|---|---|
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Monday 2nd |
St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday – No School |
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Tuesday 3rd – Friday 13th |
TY Work Experience (Provisional) |
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Tuesday 3rd – Friday 13th |
Mock Examinations for JC & LC |
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Wednesday 11th |
TY Parents Subject Choice Meeting at 7pm |
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Friday 13th February (1pm) |
Midterm Break Begins |
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Monday 23rd (8.50 am) |
School Reopens after Midterm Break |
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Thursday 26th (4:15-6:45pm) |
TY P/T Meeting |
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Saturday 28th
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Entrance Assessment Test |
| March | |
|---|---|
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Monday 2nd – Friday 5th |
Easter Exams (1st & 5th Years) |
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Friday 6th |
St Kieran’s Day Activities |
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Monday 16th |
Free Day (No School for students) |
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Tuesday 17th |
School Closed (St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday) |
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Friday 27th (1pm) |
Easter Holidays Begin |
| April | |
|---|---|
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Monday 13th |
School Reopens after Easter Holidays |
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Thursday 23rd |
Information Evening for Parents of 3rd Year (Regarding TY) |
| May | |
|---|---|
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Monday 4th |
School Closed (Bank Holiday) |
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Tuesday 5th |
Oide Staff Training Day (No school for students) |
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Monday 25th – Friday 29th |
Summer Examinations |
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Friday 29th (1pm) |
Summer Holidays Begin |
| June | |
|---|---|
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Wednesday 3rd |
Junior & Leaving cert exams start |
We are looking forward to welcoming you all back. Please refer to the key dates for return dates.
Congratulations to our entire panel, their families and mentors on retaining the Croke Cup for a record 25th time.
