Moyglass National School
Fethard, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 130 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 62 girls, 68 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 04075E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Moyglass National School is a rural primary school situated in South Tipperary, serving a close‑knit community of approximately 131 pupils and 8 teaching staff. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also nurturing personal development through a broad range of extra‑curricular activities. Modern teaching methods are at the heart of the curriculum, with dedicated programmes for digital skills, science, music and sport, ensuring that learners acquire the competencies needed for an ever‑changing world. Wellbeing is a core pillar of the school’s ethos. Initiatives such as a Student Council, a “Friendship Bench”, Buddy Reading sessions and daily movement programmes, including the Daily Mile and indoor workouts, promote emotional resilience, inclusion and physical health. A three‑year School Self‑Evaluation (SSE) plan (2023‑2026) underlines the focus on kindness, inclusion and positive relationships, reinforcing a nurturing environment where pupils can thrive academically and socially. The school benefits from a supportive community of 76 families and a long heritage of over 180 years in operation. Facilities support a balanced programme of learning and play, and the school’s open hours (09:10‑14:50) accommodate families throughout the day.
Applying to Moyglass 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 Moyglass 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 Moyglass National School
How many pupils attend Moyglass National School?
Moyglass National School has 130 pupils enrolled, 62 girls and 68 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Moyglass National School a DEIS school?
No. Moyglass 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 Moyglass National School?
Moyglass National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.