Past Pupils Events/Reunions

It is our exports, therefore, our past pupils, that make us most proud also. 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 […]

Contact

St Kieran’s College is located on the College Road, just off the Callan Road, near the heart of Kilkenny City. The College office is open  Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. AddressSt Kieran’s College,College Road,KilkennyR95 Y99T Tel: 056 7721086 Email  admin@stkieranscollege.ie president@stkieranscollege.ie

College Chapel

Harry Clarke In keeping with the rich legacy in Ireland of stained glass, St. Kieran’s College has fine examples of the art designed by Harry Clarke. These windows were executed by his Studios and can be admired in the College Chapel. Over the years and in keeping with best practice in relation to the upkeep […]

Archives

Archives of the College Currently, the Archives of the College is divided into two fully catalogued collections notably : The Papers of the President’s Office The College Archives The Papers of the President’s Office are the de facto working papers of the President’s Office, thus much of the material here is of a confidential nature. […]

Library Search

Please enter details of the book to be searched for in The Carrigan Library database e.g. book name orauthor (part of the details will be sufficient for the search). If our search is successful, we will contact you with details on how you can reserve the requested book.

Ossory Adult Faith Development

The Adult Faith Development group was established in September 2009  to support, encourage and offer parish and diocesan initiatives that contribute towards the faith development of the members of our diocese. This group, in collaboration with other diocesan bodies, seeks to work towards an increased engagement in our parishes as living faith communities. It aims […]

Ossory Diocesan Forum

The vision at the heart of the Ossory Diocesan Forum, which was established in 2004, is one of collaborative ministry, where each member of the diocese, priest, religious or lay, is called and enabled to fulfill his or her baptismal role in bringing about the coming of God’s Kingdom. (Forum Constitution 2009) The Forum is made […]

Ossory Pastoral Co-Ordinator

The Ossory Diocesan Forum identified many needs in the Diocese and many areas that we, as a people of faith in Ossory, could make improvements to help support the faith life of our parishes and Diocese.  One of these was identifying the need for a Diocesan Pastoral Co-ordinator to be appointed to help support parishes, […]

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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Returning to School

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

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