Bohermore National School
Ballysimon, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 100 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 34 girls, 66 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 08342V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Bohermore National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Ballysimon, County Limerick, operating under a Catholic ethos and the patronage of the Archbishop of Casher & Emly. The school provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for children aged 4‑12, with a strong emphasis on holistic development and community spirit. It currently accommodates 100 pupils across four mainstream classrooms, three specialist classrooms for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and an early‑intervention class, supported by a dedicated team of teachers, Special Education Teachers and Special Needs Assistants. The campus blends historic charm with modern facilities. The original “Old School” building, dating from 1859, now houses a preschool, early‑morning drop‑off service and an after‑school care programme. Recent extensions have enhanced the learning environment: a 2020 addition provides a purpose‑built ASD classroom with accessible toilet and shower facilities, a withdrawal room and staff amenities; a 2022 modular expansion added two mainstream classrooms and a further SEN classroom. Plans are underway for a permanent extension to deliver high‑quality, purpose‑built learning spaces for the future.
History
The school’s origins lie in the “Old School” opened in 1859, originally comprising a single classroom and a teacher’s residence, both heated by open fireplaces and lacking running water or electricity. In 1991 the present school building replaced an earlier two‑room prefab attached to the Old School. A modern extension was completed in 2020, adding specialised facilities for ASD pupils, and a further modular extension in 2022 introduced additional mainstream and SEN classrooms. In October 2024 the school celebrated its 165th anniversary, marking over a century and a half of education in the Ballybricken & Bohermore parish.
Applying to Bohermore 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 Bohermore 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 Bohermore National School
How many pupils attend Bohermore National School?
Bohermore National School has 100 pupils enrolled, 34 girls and 66 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Bohermore National School a DEIS school?
No. Bohermore 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 Bohermore National School?
Bohermore National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.