St Kieran’s College Carol Service

Each year the students of St Kieran’s College come together with staff, the parents and their Association, and the Board of Management to reflect on the coming Christmas story.  In an evening of carols and song why not join with us as we reflect on the true meaning of the Advent and Christmas season. Join […]

Conferences on the key roles of Catechists and Educational Leaders

This November St Kieran’s College is welcoming people who will attend two exciting conferences. The two conferences – one on International Perspectives on Forming Catechists and the second on International Perspectives in Catholic Educational Leadership, are timely and certainly draw together an impressive group of speakers on these topics. These conferences are a collaboration between […]

Vocations in the midst of our Young Church

As an initiative of the current Year for Vocation to the Diocesan Priesthood, the Vocations Office of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference is participating at the ‘Youth 2000 Summer Festival’ over these four days at Clongowes Wood College SJ, Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin.  Over five hundred young people are expected to attend this annual […]

First Anniversary Mass for Bishop Séamus Freeman S.A.C.

Bishop Niall will celebrate the first anniversary Mass for Bishop Séamus Freeman S.A.C., on Sunday 20th August 2023, in St Mary’s Cathedral Parish at 5.30 p.m.  We invite people to come and join us in prayer for Bishop Séamus as we gather along with his family and all from the Diocese at that Mass. Music […]

Annual St Kieran’s College Priests’ Reunion 2023

Each year on the first Tuesday after the 15th August priests ordained from St Kieran’s College, and now ministering throughout the world, gather in the College Chapel for the annual priests’ reunion. This year that date is the 22nd August and invites have been issued to those celebrating special jubilees and, in fact, via this […]

Preparations for the Ordination of Fr Niall Coll as Bishop of Ossory

The Diocese of Ossory is finalising preparations for the Ordination of Fr Niall Coll as the Bishop of Ossory, In assuming that role Bishop Niall will be also Patron of St Kieran’s College as the Diocesan College, a proud honour for a man who has given a lifetime of service to education. As Patron to the […]

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Key Dates (Academic Year 2026/2027)

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
Thursday 27th
1st Year Induction at 2pm
Friday 28th
6th Year students return 8:50am
Monday 31st
2nd / 3rd / 5th Years and TY students return to school at 8:50am
September
Monday 21st
Open Evening (Provisional)
Friday 25th
Sports Day (Provisional)
Monday 29th
Free Day (No school for students) (Provisional)
October
Monday 5th – Friday 9th
October Exams (Provisional)
Thursday 15th (4:15-6:45pm)
6th Year P/T Meeting (Provisional)
Friday 23th (1pm)
Midterm Break Begins
November
Monday 2nd (8.50 am)
School Reopens after Mid-Term Break
Thursday 12th (4.15pm – 6.45pm)
3rd Year P/T Meeting (Provisional)
Monday 16th
Oide Subject Cluster Day (No school for students)
Thursday 19th (4.15pm – 6.45pm)
5th Year P/T Meeting (Provisional)
Friday 27th
Staff Training Day (No school for students)
December
Monday 30th Nov – Friday 4th
Christmas Exams (6th Years / 3rd Years)(Provisional)
Wednesday 16th – Tuesday 22nd
Christmas Exams (1st / 2nd & 5th Years)
Tuesday 22nd
Christmas Holidays Begin
January
Wednesday 6th (8:50am)
School Reopens after Christmas Holidays
Wednesday 13th
1st Year Parents Subject Choice Meeting at 7pm
Wednesday 20th
TY Parents Subject Choice Meeting at 7pm
Thursday 20th (4.15pm – 6.45pm)
1st Year P/T Meeting
Thursday 28th (4.15pm – 6.45pm)
2nd Year P/T Meeting
February
Monday 1st
St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday – No School
Tuesday 2nd (4:15-6:45pm)
TY P/T Meeting
Wednesday 3rd – Friday 12th
Mock Examinations for JC & LC
Friday 12th (1pm)
Midterm Break Begins
Monday 22nd (8.50 am)
School Reopens after Midterm Break
Saturday 27th
Entrance Assessment Test
March
Tuesday 2nd – Thursday 4th
Easter Exams (1st & 5th Years)
Friday 5th
St Kieran’s Day Activities
Tuesday 9th
Oide Subject Cluster Day (No school for students)
Wednesday 17th
School Closed (St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday)
Friday 19th
Easter Holidays Begin
April
Monday 5th
School Reopens after Easter Holidays
May 2026
Monday 4th
School Closed (Bank Holiday)
Tuesday 5th
Oide Staff Training Day (No school for students)
Monday 25th – Friday 29th
Summer Examinations
Friday 29th (1pm)
Summer Holidays Begin
June 2026
Wednesday 3rd
Junior & Leaving cert exams start

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Returning to School

We are looking forward to welcoming you all back. Please refer to the key dates for return dates.