Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Sheosamh
NENAGH, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 96 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 41 girls, 55 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17498H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Sheosaimh is a Catholic co‑educational primary school situated in the heart of Toomevara, County Tipperary. The school delivers the Irish primary curriculum within a nurturing Catholic ethos, emphasising the holistic development of each pupil – intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually. A strong focus on community, faith and active participation underpins daily learning, with religious education woven throughout the programme to foster a living relationship with God and with others. The school offers a vibrant range of extra‑curricular activities that complement classroom learning. Pupils regularly take part in Gaelic football and hurling blitzes, camogie, tennis sessions, dance workshops and educational outings to local attractions such as the Shannon Aviation Museum and Bunratty Park. These experiences promote teamwork, physical wellbeing and cultural appreciation. Modern facilities support these programmes, including a school hall for performances and assemblies, outdoor play areas, and access to local sports clubs and community resources, ensuring a well‑rounded education for all children.
History
The first school house in Toomevara opened in 1829, predating the National Board of Education. Originally a two‑storey building beside the ruins of a seventh‑century Augustinian priory, it housed four classrooms and served over one hundred pupils in the early 1900s. In the 1930s the school operated without modern conveniences such as central heating or electric lighting, and teaching included a broad curriculum from English and Irish to Latin and needlework. A severe diphtheria outbreak in 1939 prompted the construction of a new primary school, and the original building closed in 1945, later serving as a venue for card games, athletics and drama before being demolished in 1968. The current school opened its doors in 1945 and has continued to evolve, maintaining its commitment to Catholic values and community education.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Sheosamh
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Sheosamh. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Sheosamh
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Sheosamh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Sheosamh has 96 pupils enrolled, 41 girls and 55 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Sheosamh a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Sheosamh is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Sheosamh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Sheosamh has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.