Lismire School
Newmarket, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 42 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 21 girls, 21 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17300G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lismire National School is a rural, co‑educational Catholic primary school serving the village of Lismire in the parish of Kanturk. The school’s ethos is centred on providing a well‑ordered, caring and secure environment where the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of every pupil are identified and nurtured. Learning is pursued in partnership with parents, guardians and the wider community, aiming to equip children not only for the academic challenges of secondary school but also for the broader journey of life. The campus has benefited from a series of modernisations. Since 2007 the school operates three contemporary classrooms, each fitted with an interactive whiteboard, and a purpose‑room opened in the late 1990s for specialised activities. Central heating, upgraded roofing, new windows and doors, and a well‑maintained sports pitch (opened 2014) support a comfortable and active learning environment. In 2017 a playschool, Cherryblossoms Lismire, was established on the grounds, extending early‑years provision for the local community.
History
The origins of education in the Lismire area date back to an 1838 petition for a school at Coolavoota, leading to the construction of the first school at Lismire Cross in 1846. A two‑storey building housed separate classrooms for boys and girls, with a porch added in 1892. In 1940 a new school was erected on the present site, funded by the Department of Education and local contributions, and the first pupil entered the building that year. The school expanded through the mid‑20th century, amalgamating with the neighbouring Tourard school in 1968 and adding prefabricated classrooms. Major upgrades included central heating in the 1980s, a re‑roof and new windows in 1991, the opening of a purpose‑room in 1998, and a 2006‑2007 extension that added two classrooms and interactive technology. A sports pitch was opened in 2014 and a playschool commenced operations in 2017, reflecting the school’s ongoing commitment to community‑focused development.
Applying to Lismire 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 Lismire 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 Lismire School
How many pupils attend Lismire School?
Lismire School has 42 pupils enrolled, 21 girls and 21 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lismire School a DEIS school?
No. Lismire 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 Lismire School?
Lismire School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.