Past Pupils Newsletters

A lot is happening: we continue to be a vibrant secondary school which is at the heart of all that we do here, its pupils the standard-bearers today for the great tradition and history of the College.

Since the first days of our existence, in 1782, we have worked to move people on. The College exists precisely for the function of educating people to the highest standards possible, in accordance with the values of the Gospel, so as to prepare them to head out into the world: their families, their parishes, their workplaces. We do this so that when they are there they are in a position, hopefully partially as a result of their time here, to achieve all that is possible for them and for those they love Conscious of this we are hoping to try to establish a greater network of our past pupils – something as simple as a list of those who might like, two or three times a year, to receive an email updating them on what is going on in St Kieran’s College.

We still wonder: How are the College teams getting on? What is happening there now? What do today’s students think of the place? How are those who left here getting on? Are there any past pupils living near me? Where are my classmates and what are they doing now?

It is our exports, therefore, our past pupils, that make us most proud. It is wonderful, then, when a former student comes back to the College, alone or with family, to share memories of time spent here. It is great to hear what so many have done and achieved in the years since they left the Glass Hall behind. It is, after all, for them and the fulfilment of their possibilities that we exist.

So get in touch with us and keep your St Kieran’s connection alive – subscribe to the St Kieran’s College Past Pupils eNewsletter or contact St Kieran’s College at 056-7721086.

Key Dates

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

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