Holy Trinity National School
Fethard, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 204 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 103 girls, 101 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20355C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Holy Trinity National School, situated in Fethard, Co. Tipperary, provides a welcoming, caring and safe environment for its 231 pupils. The school adopts a holistic approach to education, aiming to develop each child’s academic abilities alongside social qualities such as honesty, sincerity and courtesy. Emphasis is placed on health and wellbeing, with active participation in the Health Promoting Schools initiative and a strong focus on nurturing both physical and emotional development. The curriculum is complemented by a rich programme of extra‑curricular activities. Sporting traditions are robust, offering Gaelic football, camogie, hurling, volleyball, athletics and soccer, while a newly established school band gives children the opportunity to learn a range of instruments including flute, saxophone, trombone, clarinet, trumpet and percussion. These activities support the school’s aim to foster confidence, teamwork and a love of learning beyond the classroom. Guided by its Catholic ethos, Holy Trinity National School seeks to prepare pupils for an active and responsible role in society. The mission statement highlights a commitment to holistic education, where Catholic principles and values flourish, and where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential in a supportive, inclusive community.
Applying to Holy Trinity 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 Holy Trinity 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 Holy Trinity National School
How many pupils attend Holy Trinity National School?
Holy Trinity National School has 204 pupils enrolled, 103 girls and 101 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Holy Trinity National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Holy Trinity National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Holy Trinity National School?
Holy Trinity National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.