Ballyhahill National School
Limerick
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 39 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 19 girls, 20 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18236F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Mhuire is a Catholic national school situated in Ballyhahill, offering a nurturing and supportive learning environment for children from junior infant to senior class. The school’s ethos centres on the holistic development of each pupil, addressing intellectual, spiritual, moral, social, artistic, technical and physical needs. A strong emphasis is placed on Christian values such as truth, justice, respect and compassion, which are modelled by staff and embedded in everyday school life. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities that encourage creativity, curiosity and wellbeing. Pupils can take part in a STEM Club, gymnastics, French lessons, yoga, Creative Thursday projects and various sport programmes. Initiatives such as the “Go Phone Free” scheme and the anti‑bullying “Bí Cinéalta” procedures demonstrate the school’s commitment to a safe, inclusive and digitally balanced environment. Collaboration with parents, the Board of Management, local agencies and the wider community is actively promoted to enhance pupils’ educational experiences and future prospects.
Applying to Ballyhahill 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
View Ballyhahill National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Ballyhahill National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Ballyhahill National School
How many pupils attend Ballyhahill National School?
Ballyhahill National School has 39 pupils enrolled, 19 girls and 20 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballyhahill National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Ballyhahill National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Ballyhahill National School?
Ballyhahill National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.