Clonmore National School
Templemore, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 96 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 52 girls, 44 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12540B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clonmore National School is a small, rural primary school situated in the village of Clonmore, near Templemore in County Tipperary. With a current roll of 97 pupils, the school provides a close‑knit learning environment where children receive personalised attention. The teaching team includes four mainstream class teachers, two special‑education teachers and a special needs assistant, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusive education and support for diverse learning needs. The school places a high value on both academic achievement and holistic development. A range of extracurricular activities is evident from the extensive news feed, featuring sports such as football, hurling, tag rugby and cross‑country, as well as cultural events like musical productions and community fundraisers. Recent developments include the construction of an astroturf pitch, enhancing the school’s sporting facilities and providing a modern, safe surface for physical education and local clubs. Community involvement is a cornerstone of school life, with regular visits from local organisations (e.g., Garda College, fire brigade) and parent‑led initiatives such as the Parents' Association fundraiser and the Christmas Shoebox Appeal. These activities foster strong links between the school, families and the wider community, creating a supportive environment that nurtures both academic and personal growth.
Applying to Clonmore 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 Clonmore 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 Clonmore National School
How many pupils attend Clonmore National School?
Clonmore National School has 96 pupils enrolled, 52 girls and 44 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Clonmore National School a DEIS school?
No. Clonmore 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 Clonmore National School?
Clonmore National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.