Clonoulty Central National School
Cashel, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 96 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 45 girls, 51 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19690J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clonoulty Central National School is a small, rural primary school situated in the heart of Clonoulty village, County Tipperary, serving boys and girls from Junior Infants to Rang 6. The school operates with a four‑teacher team, organising pupils into mixed‑age classes – Junior/Senior, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th – and providing two dedicated special‑education classes. This structure enables personalised attention and a close‑knit community atmosphere, fostering collaborative learning and strong peer relationships. The school places a strong emphasis on engaging initiatives and extracurricular events that enrich the curriculum and encourage active participation. In 2021 the school secured a grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan, which funded a Smart Board and a staff laptop, significantly enhancing digital teaching and learning opportunities for pupils, particularly those at risk of educational disadvantage. These resources, together with the school’s rural setting, support a balanced approach that combines traditional values with modern technology to prepare learners for future challenges.
History
Clonoulty Central National School was established in 1823, providing primary education to the Clonoulty community and its surrounding areas for nearly two centuries.
Applying to Clonoulty Central 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 Clonoulty Central 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 Clonoulty Central National School
How many pupils attend Clonoulty Central National School?
Clonoulty Central National School has 96 pupils enrolled, 45 girls and 51 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Clonoulty Central National School a DEIS school?
No. Clonoulty Central 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 Clonoulty Central National School?
Clonoulty Central National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.