Anacarty National School
Annacarty, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 93 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 42 girls, 51 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18528S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Anacarty National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school serving the parishes of Anacarty and Donohill in County Tipperary. The school places the child at the centre of learning, aiming to maximise each pupil’s talents through a balanced programme of basic academics, cultural awareness and personal development. A strong partnership with parents and the Board of Management underpins a caring, happy and secure atmosphere where discipline is firm yet kind. The school benefits from a modern building opened in 2005 and provides a comprehensive range of facilities, including a fully equipped physical‑education suite, specialist resources for special‑needs support and up‑to‑date classroom technology. An active‑schools programme delivers daily movement breaks, weekly dance and fitness sessions and a full hour of timetabled PE covering athletics, aquatics, dance, gymnastics, games and outdoor adventure. The curriculum is complemented by a holistic approach to health, nutrition and wellbeing, reflected in dedicated policies on safeguarding, healthy eating and anti‑bullying. A vibrant community ethos is evident in the school’s emphasis on parental involvement, staff development and the celebration of local heritage, ensuring pupils grow academically while developing a strong sense of self‑worth and respect for others.
History
Elementary Catholic education existed in the parish during the Penal era and continued after the national school system arrived in 1831. By 1835, nine elementary schools served 770 pupils, with further schools established at Garyshane (1836) and Moheragh (1847). Amalgamations occurred in 1971 (Carhue NS with Annacarty) and the closure of Moheragh in 1996. The original school buildings were replaced several times; a new facility for Anacarty National School was opened on 1 September 2005. The school also participates in the Irish Folklore Commission’s 1937 collection, preserving local stories and traditions.
Applying to Anacarty National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Anacarty National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Anacarty National School
How many pupils attend Anacarty National School?
Anacarty National School has 93 pupils enrolled, 42 girls and 51 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Anacarty National School a DEIS school?
No. Anacarty National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Anacarty National School?
Anacarty National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.