Lisvernane National School
The Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 122 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 69 girls, 53 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19294B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lisvernane National School provides a well‑ordered, caring and secure environment where the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of pupils are actively identified and met. While the school operates within a Catholic ethos, it recognises and welcomes children of all faiths and none, offering a broadly challenging curriculum that encourages language development, appreciation of Irish culture and heritage, and a love of learning. The school’s programme is designed to stimulate curiosity and academic progress across the junior and senior infant classes and the primary grades, with a focus on fostering self‑esteem, respect for self and others, and personal responsibility. The school places a strong emphasis on parental partnership, encouraging home‑school contact and active participation in the Parents Association. Equality, diversity and environmental awareness are woven into daily life, and staff benefit from regular professional development programmes. Operational practices follow Tusla and Department of Education guidelines, with daily roll‑calls and robust attendance recording, ensuring a safe and supportive community for all learners.
Applying to Lisvernane 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 Lisvernane 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 Lisvernane National School
How many pupils attend Lisvernane National School?
Lisvernane National School has 122 pupils enrolled, 69 girls and 53 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lisvernane National School a DEIS school?
No. Lisvernane 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 Lisvernane National School?
Lisvernane National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.