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Welcome to
Ardfert Central National School

Ardfert Central National School was opened on August 26th 1974. It involved the amalgamation of Ardfert, Banna and Tubrid schools.
We have 211 children on roll with a staff of 12 teachers – an administrative Principal, 8 class teachers, 3 SEN teachers and 4 SNAs.

Our Locality

The village of Ardfert is situated in North Kerry, 8km from Tralee and 2km from the beautiful Banna Strand.The village is enriched with some of the most attractive historical sites in the country.

Ardfert means ‘Height of Graves’ or ‘Height of Miracles’ and is most widely recognised through its connections with St.Brendan.  He was known as ‘Brendan the Navigator‘ and the murals on our school walls show some of the adventures he had on his many voyages.

It was St. Brendan who who founded a monastic settlement in Ardfert at the beginning of the 6th century.

Latest School News

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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day at the school this Sunday, May 18th…
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St. Brendan Project in Third Class

3rd class were delighted to welcome local artist Amanda Bentley…
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Ardfert Central N.S 50th Anniversary Cycle

Our Ardfert Cycle returns this year on Sunday 8th June…
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ASD Class – September 2025

Enrolment to our new ASD Class will commence on 21/04/2025.…
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Green Schools Renewal Visit

Breda Moriarty, Environmental Awareness Officer with Kerry County Council visited…
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Green Schools Action Day

All classes worked very hard towards our Green Schools Action…
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Installation of Polytunnel

Our polytunnel was installed in May 2024. The Sixth Class…
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49
Years Open
12
Teachers
8
Class Teachers
4
SNAs
8
From Tralee
211
Students

Station Road, Gortaspiddale, Ardfert, Co. Kerry, V92 CD63

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