New Inn Boys National School
Cashel, Tipperary
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 48 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 05144C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
New Inn Boys National School is a Roman Catholic primary school situated in Cashel, County Tipperary, catering for boys from 2nd to 6th class with an enrolment of approximately 63 pupils. The school’s ethos is founded on the belief that each child should develop intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually, fostering a living relationship with God and with others. It provides a well‑ordered, caring and secure learning environment where self‑esteem is nurtured and the educational, spiritual, moral and cultural needs of every pupil are identified and developed. The curriculum is designed to be stimulating and broadly challenging, promoting excellence in teaching and learning while encouraging respect for diversity, environmental awareness and community involvement. Extra‑curricular activities highlighted on the site include county‑level football and hurling teams, history walks, and educational trips such as visits to the Cahir Garda station, reflecting a commitment to holistic development beyond the classroom. Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community are central to the school’s approach, with active involvement through home‑school contacts and a Parents’ Association.
Applying to New Inn Boys 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 New Inn Boys 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 New Inn Boys National School
How many pupils attend New Inn Boys National School?
New Inn Boys National School has 48 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is New Inn Boys National School a DEIS school?
No. New Inn Boys 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 New Inn Boys National School?
New Inn Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.