Nicker National School
Pallasgreen, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 113 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 50 girls, 63 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14231V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Nicker National School is a vibrant primary school situated in Nicker, Old Pallas, County Limerick. The school positions itself as a “Green School”, actively promoting environmental awareness and well‑being through initiatives such as the weekly “Walk on Wednesday” to encourage sustainable travel, and participation in the Fyffes Fit Squad Spring Movement Campaign. These programmes are complemented by a strong focus on physical activity, with regular hurling and camogie sessions, a four‑week “Run Around Europe” challenge, and a variety of club‑based events that celebrate sport, music and community spirit. The curriculum is enriched by a range of extracurricular clubs that allow pupils to showcase achievements in sport, arts and cultural activities, often highlighted through displays of medals and trophies. Creative movement is encouraged through events like the “Active Christmas Power Hour” and “Music on the Yard”, fostering a lively, inclusive atmosphere. The school’s facilities support these activities, providing indoor spaces for movement challenges and access to local community centres for outdoor excursions, reinforcing a holistic approach to learning that balances academic development with health‑promoting and socially engaging experiences.
Applying to Nicker 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 Nicker 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 Nicker National School
How many pupils attend Nicker National School?
Nicker National School has 113 pupils enrolled, 50 girls and 63 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Nicker National School a DEIS school?
No. Nicker 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 Nicker National School?
Nicker National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.