St Brigid's NS Kells Kilkenny

13/04/2026

Not long to go!

Our Table Quiz Night is just around the corner and it’s shaping up to be a brilliant night.

Gather your team of 4 and put your knowledge to the test!

Whether you're in it to win it or just for the craic, it’s guaranteed to be a great evening while supporting a fantastic cause.

28/02/2026

Quiz Night in Delaneys!

The Parents Association are delighted to invite you to a brilliant night out in Delaneys on Saturday 18th April!

Table of 4 – €40
Raffle prize draw
Finger food included
Live music afterwards

Gather your smartest friends (or just the most competitive ones 😉), brush up on those random facts, and join us for a great night of laughs, good food and good company.

All proceeds go directly towards supporting our wonderful school and pupils — so you can enjoy yourself while backing a great cause.

We’d love to see you there!

19/02/2026

Like many communities at the moment, we are experiencing a serious increase in dog fouling around our village — on footpaths, green areas, and near places where children walk and play.

This isn’t just unpleasant — it’s a health hazard, especially for children and older residents. It also affects the appearance of our village and the pride we take in keeping it clean and welcoming.

If you own a dog, please:

Always carry bags
Clean up immediately
Dispose of waste properly

There is no excuse for leaving it behind. We all share this village. Let’s look after it together.

Let’s work together to keep our community clean, safe and enjoyable for everyone.

13/02/2026

The Little Red Kettle Theatre came to visit us on Tuesday and as always the children thoroughly enjoyed taking part.

We were delighted to once again welcome the interactive theater company, Little Red Kettle, into the school on Tuesday.  The children loved dressing up, participating in the story and reacting to some of the plot twists! 

13/02/2026

We are going green energy ☀️

Delighted to announce that we have completed the installation of 14 Solar Panels on our roofs. The children will be able to monitor the effectivness of our panels from a monitor we've had installed in the hallway. Not only is this a great initiative that will help our Green Schools Committ...

04/01/2026

We will be hosting a school open day for all prospective new parents on Friday, January 23rd at 9.30am.

This will be a great opportunity to tour the school grounds, meet our staff, ask any questions you may have, and most importantly, see what a typical school day looks like in St. Brigid's, Kells.

We look forward to welcoming you and hope to see you then.

22/12/2025

🎄✨ A Huge Well Done to Our School Community! ✨🎄

Our school Christmas show, held in the Church of the Holy Cross, Kells Community, was a huge success and a truly special occasion.

Well done to all our wonderful children who worked so hard — learning their songs, singing their solos, playing their instruments, and remembering every dance move. Your confidence, talent and enthusiasm shone brightly and made the show so memorable.

Thank you to our teachers who helped make it such a joyful celebration of the season. We are so proud of you all! 🌟🎶💃🕺

The Christmas Show was a huge success again this year, the children did exceptionally well and all had a great time! As a token of appreciation, the Board of Management gave each child a small gift for Christmas, they were delighted as you can see!! 

14/11/2025

We were delighted to have resident local artist Sheila in with us in the Senior Room for the past few weeks as part of the Blast Arts programme.

Read Fiadh's in-depth report on the activities.

We were delighted to have resident local artist Sheila in with us in the Senior Room for the past few weeks as part of the Blast Arts programme. Fiadh's in-depth report on the activities is written below.  Artastick   On the 15th of September Sheila came into our school to teach us ar...

17/09/2025

✨ SNAs Wanted – Substitute Work Available! ✨

St Brigid’s National School, Kells, is seeking Special Needs Assistants to join our panel for substitute work.

📧 Email applications to: [email protected]

We’d love to hear from enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated SNAs who are ready to support our pupils and school in Kells Community 💙.

13/08/2025

🎒✨ Ready, Steady… School! ✨🎒

The summer sunshine, late bedtimes, and endless adventures are slowly giving way to something just as exciting — the start of a brand-new school year at St. Brigid’s National School!

We’re opening our gates again on Thursday, 28th August, and we can’t wait to welcome our pupils back for another year of learning, laughter, and friendship. Whether you’re joining us for the very first time or returning for another chapter in your St. Brigid’s story, here are a few light-hearted tips to make the first day back run smoothly.

For Kids:
Find your matching socks — yes, both of them!
Pack your favourite pencil case (bonus points if it actually has pencils in it).
Try on your school shoes — if they squeak, you’re ready to go!

For Parents:
Practise your morning coffee-to-lunchbox speed run — a vital back-to-school skill!
Pop “First Day Back” in the diary (and maybe pencil in a well-earned rest afterwards).
Have your camera ready for that all-important first-day photo.

A New Year, A Fresh Start
The first day of school is always special — full of promise, possibilities, and perhaps a few butterflies in the stomach. By taking a little time to get organised (and have a laugh while you do it), you can help make the return to school a positive experience for everyone.

We look forward to seeing all our pupils’ bright smiles and shiny school bags on Thursday, 28th August. Let’s make 2025/2026 our best year yet at St. Brigid’s!

26/06/2025

Thank You from St Brigid's NS Kells Kilkenny!

As of school close yesterday for the summer at 12pm, your incredible generosity has helped us fill our Book Swap Station with nearly 350 books and comics!

The shelves are now bursting with fun, adventure, and imagination, ready for all our young readers to enjoy.

A special shout-out to the 6th Kilkenny Kells Scout Group for helping collect donations — you’re absolute superstars! ⭐️

We’re still happily accepting gently loved children’s books for ages 4–12 over the summer. If you have a few to share, just send Louise a text or WhatsApp on 087 274 783.

Let’s keep the stories flowing! 📖

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