Who is the principal of Kilrush Community School?

Eileen Mcmahon is the principal of Kilrush Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Kilrush Community School a mixed school?

Yes. Kilrush Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is Kilrush Community School fee-paying?

No. Kilrush Community School is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.

What is the ethos of Kilrush Community School?

Kilrush Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB Congregation of Christian Brothers.

Does Kilrush Community School teach through Irish?

No. Kilrush Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Kilrush Community School a DEIS school?

Yes. Kilrush Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Kilrush Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilrush Community School's roll number, 91448K, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Kilrush Community School?

The closest is Tarbert Comprehensive School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Kilrush Community School

Kilrush, Co. Clare

343 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY optional

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Students this year

343 students: 183 girls and 160 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 65
2nd year: 64
3rd year: 57
TY: 16
5th year: 70
6th year: 71

Transition Year: 16 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (57). That usually means TY is optional here.

What it costs

Tuition fees: None. The school is in the free education scheme.
Schoolbooks: Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.

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At a glance

Kilrush Community School is a community school in Kilrush, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 KT04). Kilrush Community School has 343 students: 160 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 160 boys, 183 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Limerick & Clare ETB Congregation of Christian Brothers
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 91448K

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Kilrush Community School?: Kilrush Community School is a community school in Kilrush, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 KT04).
How many students go to Kilrush Community School?: Kilrush Community School has 343 students: 160 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Kilrush Community School?: Eileen Mcmahon is the principal of Kilrush Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Kilrush Community School a mixed school?: Yes. Kilrush Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is Kilrush Community School fee-paying?: No. Kilrush Community School is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
What is the ethos of Kilrush Community School?: Kilrush Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB Congregation of Christian Brothers.
Does Kilrush Community School teach through Irish?: No. Kilrush Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Kilrush Community School have Transition Year?: 16 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (57). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Kilrush Community School a DEIS school?: Yes. Kilrush Community School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Kilrush Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilrush Community School's roll number, 91448K, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Kilrush Community School?: The closest is Tarbert Comprehensive School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Kilrush Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Kilrush Community SchoolThis school		343	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Tarbert Comprehensive SchoolListowel	10.1 km	546	Mixed	Comprehensive school	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Joseph's Community CollegeKilkee	11.8 km	171	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Michael's Community CollegeKilmihil	14.3 km	283	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
St. Joseph's Secondary SchoolBallybunion	19.0 km	349	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste na RíochtaListowel	21.6 km	178	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov	No	Yes
St. Michael's CollegeListowel	21.7 km	347	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Kilrush
Co. Clare
V15KT04

Principal: Eileen Mcmahon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 905 1359
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kilrushcoms.com
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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