Bunscoil Bhothar Na Naomh
Lismore, Waterford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 284 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 133 girls, 151 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20076V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Bunscoil Bhóthar na Naomh is a co‑educational primary school situated in Lismore, County Waterford, catering for Junior Infants, Senior Infants and classes 1st through 6th. The school operates a structured timetable from 9.15 am to 2.00 pm and is registered under roll number 20076V. It provides a supportive learning environment that blends the Irish language and cultural heritage with the Irish national curriculum, aiming to develop confident, inquisitive learners. A distinctive feature of the school is its long‑standing commitment to the Green Schools programme. Since 2001 the school has earned eight Green Flags, reflecting achievements in recycling, energy reduction, water conservation, travel reduction, biodiversity, waste management, global citizenship and marine stewardship. The campus includes a dedicated garden space with native plants, a “bug hotel”, a pond and a wormery, all designed to foster hands‑on environmental education and encourage biodiversity. The school’s ethos is centred on community involvement and sustainable practice, with a democratically elected Green Team representing each class from Fourth to Sixth. This collaborative approach underpins the school’s broader aim of nurturing responsible global citizens while delivering a high‑quality primary education.
Applying to Bunscoil Bhothar Na Naomh
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 Bunscoil Bhothar Na Naomh. 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 Bunscoil Bhothar Na Naomh
How many pupils attend Bunscoil Bhothar Na Naomh?
Bunscoil Bhothar Na Naomh has 284 pupils enrolled, 133 girls and 151 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Bunscoil Bhothar Na Naomh a DEIS school?
No. Bunscoil Bhothar Na Naomh 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 Bunscoil Bhothar Na Naomh?
Bunscoil Bhothar Na Naomh has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.