Welcome. Use links below to access basic information about our diocese.
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Schools
Click here for K&L diocesan map (PDF)
Primary Schools
There are 161 primary schools under the patronage of the Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin.
- Click on this link for full listing of all schools with contact details
Post-Primary Schools
There are over 40 post-primary schools within the diocese of Kildare & Leighlin, a number are Catholic schools.
- Click on this link for full listing of all schools with contact details
Special Education
Our diocese has five schools which cater specifically for children with special learning needs. These schools have a Catholic Ethos and are supported by a Diocesan Advisor for Special Education, Ms Gertrude O’Gorman.
A number of schools in our diocese also have special units catering for children on the autism spectrum.
- Click on this link for full listing of all schools with contact details
Primary Education
There are a number of supports at diocesan level for Primary schools.
CPSMA Secretary – Bro. Camillus Regan
Role: Patrons National Representative, Vetting of all Ancillary Staff
10 Hawthorn Drive, Tullow, Carlow
Mobile: 087-2244175 Tel: 059-9181727
Patrons Secretary for Primary Schools – Bryan O’Reilly
Role: School Finance, School Property and School Admissions
Bryan O’Reilly, Bishops House, Old Dublin Rd., Carlow
Mobile: 083-3400141 Tel: 059-9176725 Email: bryan@kandle.ie
Primary RE Advisor – Maeve Mahon
Role: Religious Education, Catholic Ethos, Appointments and Re-Deployment Panels
Maeve Mahon, Faith Development Services, Cathedral Parish Centre, College St., Carlow
Mobile: 087-2373336 Tel: 059-9164084 Email: maeve.mahon@kandle.ie
Post Primary Education
Post Primary RE Advisor – Margaret Farrell
Margaret Farrell, Faith Development Services, Cathedral Parish Centre, College St., Carlow
Tel: 059-9164084 Email: margaret.farrell@kandle.ie
Diocesan Advisor for Special Education – Ms Gertrude O’Gorman
Gertrude O’Gorman, Faith Development Services, Cathedral Parish Centre, College St., Carlow
Tel: 059-9164084 Email: fds@kandle.ie