Hospital National School
Hospital, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 156 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 59 girls, 97 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19952N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Íosagáin, Hospital National School is a co‑educational primary school serving children from Junior Infants to 6th class. In addition to its mainstream classes the school recently introduced a specially sanctioned class for pupils with autism, reflecting a commitment to inclusive education. Situated on the outskirts of Hospital, County Limerick, the school lies roughly 20 km from Limerick city, providing a rural‑town setting that balances community spirit with access to urban resources. The school’s ethos centres on nurturing each child’s full potential within a happy, caring environment. Emphasis is placed on partnership with parents and the wider Hospital community, fostering mutual respect and collaboration. Teaching and support staff work together to create a safe, stimulating atmosphere where academic, social and emotional growth are equally valued. The school crest’s motto, “Ní neart go cur le Chéile” (Together, everyone achieves more), underpins this collective approach. A vibrant programme of extracurricular activities – including choral festivals, Irish language awards and a Lego showcase for Science Week – demonstrates the school’s dedication to creativity, curiosity and community involvement.
Applying to Hospital 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
View Hospital National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Hospital National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Hospital National School
How many pupils attend Hospital National School?
Hospital National School has 156 pupils enrolled, 59 girls and 97 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Hospital National School a DEIS school?
No. Hospital 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 Hospital National School?
Hospital National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.