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 2024-2025 are now available by clicking on the relevant link below. Third and Sixth Year Booklists remain the same. There is a limited book grant available from the Department of Education & Skills for assistance with the purchase of school books. If you have any queries in this regard please contact the School Office before July 3rd 2024.
First and Second Year booklists are covered under the new School Book Scheme. Books will be available for collection in late August.
Book List for 1st Years 2024-2025
Book List for 2nd Years 2024-2025
Book List for 5th Years 2024-25
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 (25/26) | |
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Wednesday 20th |
Staff Day (No school for students) |
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Thursday 21st |
6th Years return at 8:50 |
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Friday 22nd |
3rd Year students return 8:50am / 1st Year Induction at 11am |
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Monday 25th |
2nd / 5th Years and TY students return to school at 8:50am |
| September (25/26) | |
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Monday 22nd |
Free Day (No school for students) (Provisional - to be decided) |
| October (25/26) | |
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Friday 24th (1pm) |
Midterm Break Begins |
| November (25/26) | |
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Monday 3rd (8.50 am) |
School Reopens after Mid-Term Break |
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Friday 28th |
Staff Training Day (No school for students) |
| December (25/26) | |
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Friday 19th (1pm) |
Christmas Holidays Begin |
| January | |
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Monday 6th (8:50am) |
School Reopens after Christmas Holidays
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Monday 20th |
Oide Staff Training Day (No school for students) |
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Thursday 23rd (4.15pm - 6.45pm) |
1st Year P/T Meeting |
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Thursday 30th (4.15pm - 6.45pm) |
2nd Year P/T Meeting |
| February | |
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Monday 3rd |
St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday - No School |
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Tuesday 4th - Friday 14th |
TY Work Experience (TBC) |
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Tuesday 4th - Friday 14th |
Mock Examinations for JC & LC |
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Friday 14th February (1pm) |
Midterm Break Begins |
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Monday 24th (8.50 am) |
School Reopens after Midterm Break |
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Thursday 27th (4:15-6:45pm) |
TY P/T Meeting |
| March | |
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Saturday 1st |
Entrance Assessment Test |
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Friday 7th |
St Kieran’s Day Activities |
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Monday 17th |
School Closed (St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday) |
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Tuesday 18th |
Free Day (No school for students) |
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Monday 24th - Friday 28th |
Easter Exams (1st & 5th Years) |
| April | |
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Friday 11th (1pm) |
Easter Holidays Begin |
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Monday 28th |
School Reopens after Easter Holidays |
| May | |
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Monday 5th |
School Closed (Bank Holiday) |
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Monday 26th |
Summer Examinations Begin (Provisional) |
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Friday 30th (1pm) |
Summer Holidays Begin |
| June | |
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Wednesday 4th |
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.
