Welcome to the website of Holy Cross National School, Firoda. We are a small, vibrant rural primary school located in north County Kilkenny, close to the Laois border between Castlecomer and Ballinakill. Our school has been part of the local community since 1962 and continues to provide a warm, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all pupils. As a small rural school, we value the strong sense of community that exists between pupils, parents, staff and the wider locality.
At Firoda, we pride ourselves in creating a friendly, relaxed and nurturing atmosphere where every child is encouraged to learn, grow and achieve their full potential. We aim to provide a broad and balanced education that supports each pupil academically, socially and emotionally, while helping them develop confidence, values and a lifelong love of learning. Children are given opportunities to participate in a wide range of activities throughout their primary years, including sports, music, drama, technology, swimming and educational trips. These experiences help them discover new interests, develop friendships and build important life skills. In recent years we have been proud to achieve both the Active School Flag and the Amber Flag, recognising our commitment to physical activity and wellbeing within our school community.
We hope this website gives you a glimpse into daily life in our school and the many activities and achievements of our pupils. Thank you for visiting and for your interest in our school community.
