Ballylooby National School
Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 148 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 75 girls, 73 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18582B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballylooby National School is a rural, Roman‑Catholic mainstream primary school located in the picturesque village of Ballylooby, County Tipperary, nestled between the Knockmealdown and Galtee mountains. It caters for boys and girls aged 4‑13 years and aims to promote the full development of each pupil as an individual and as a member of the school community. The school’s mission and vision stress respect, kindness, a safe and welcoming environment, and strong partnership between pupils, staff and parents. A commitment to Catholic education is evident through the provision of religious instruction in line with the doctrines and traditions of the Church, while diversity of culture and belief is respected and welcomed. The learning environment combines modern technology with extensive outdoor facilities. Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and iPads to support interactive and digital learning. The grounds feature a flower and shrubbery garden, a vegetable garden, an astro‑turf area, two tarmac courts, a full‑size pitch with goal posts, and a dedicated infants’ playground with slides. The school participates in the Green School initiative, encouraging environmental care and recycling. With a staff of nine teachers, a special needs assistant, a learning support team and ancillary personnel, the school provides a supportive, well‑resourced setting for over 170 pupils.
Applying to Ballylooby 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 Ballylooby 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 Ballylooby National School
How many pupils attend Ballylooby National School?
Ballylooby National School has 148 pupils enrolled, 75 girls and 73 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballylooby National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballylooby 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 Ballylooby National School?
Ballylooby National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.
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