Burncourt National School
Cahir, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 92 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 33 girls, 59 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17783G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Burncourt National School is a vibrant primary‑level institution situated in County Tipperary, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for children aged 4‑12. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, integrating literacy, numeracy and creative arts with practical life‑skills activities. Recent classroom initiatives such as “Tricky Words” sessions, motor‑skill development programmes and “Super Art” projects illustrate a play‑based, child‑centred approach that encourages curiosity and confidence. Community involvement and environmental stewardship are core to the school’s ethos. As a Green Flag School, Burncourt participates in the “No Waste Wednesday” initiative, teaching pupils simple, positive actions to reduce litter and protect the environment. Regular events like Grandparents Day celebrate inter‑generational links, with activities ranging from storytelling and tea gatherings to collaborative art and music sessions, reinforcing the school’s commitment to strong family and community partnerships. The school’s facilities support a broad curriculum, offering spaces for indoor learning, creative workshops and outdoor play, enabling children to explore and develop a wide range of skills in a safe, nurturing setting.
Applying to Burncourt 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 Burncourt 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 Burncourt National School
How many pupils attend Burncourt National School?
Burncourt National School has 92 pupils enrolled, 33 girls and 59 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Burncourt National School a DEIS school?
No. Burncourt 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 Burncourt National School?
Burncourt National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.