Bilboa National Schoolchool
Cappaghmore, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 95 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 49 girls, 46 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15692Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Bilboa National School is a vibrant primary school serving the local community of Cappamore and its surrounding rural area. The school provides a broad, child‑centred curriculum that balances academic learning with a strong emphasis on sport, the arts and practical life skills. Pupils engage in a range of extracurricular activities, including hurling, camogie, football, soccer, swimming lessons at the University of Limerick pool, and participation in national competitions such as Cumann na mBunscol. Creative projects such as the Junior Entrepreneur sale and cooking sessions with former pupils further enrich the learning experience, fostering entrepreneurship and confidence. The school places a high priority on community involvement and environmental stewardship. Initiatives such as plastic‑bottle recycling, shoebox collections for the Team Hope Christmas Appeal and regular visits from the local fire brigade demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility. Communication with families is facilitated through ClassDojo, ensuring that parents stay informed about classroom activities and school events. Facilities include well‑equipped classrooms, access to nearby sports centres, and a safe, supportive environment that encourages personal growth and academic achievement.
Applying to Bilboa National Schoolchool
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 Bilboa National Schoolchool. 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 Bilboa National Schoolchool
How many pupils attend Bilboa National Schoolchool?
Bilboa National Schoolchool has 95 pupils enrolled, 49 girls and 46 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Bilboa National Schoolchool a DEIS school?
No. Bilboa National Schoolchool 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 Bilboa National Schoolchool?
Bilboa National Schoolchool has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.