Saint Isadoir
Boherlahan, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 124 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 70 girls, 54 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 02670I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil San Isadóir, Boherlahan is a rural mixed primary school situated in the picturesque village of Boherlahan, roughly three miles from the historic town of Cashel in County Tipperary. The school caters for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, providing a full primary curriculum within a close‑knit community setting. With an enrolment of around 124 pupils, the school is staffed by a team of five teachers, supported by special‑needs assistants, a part‑time secretary and caretaker, ensuring a low pupil‑to‑staff ratio and personalised attention for each learner. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, offering a variety of extracurricular activities that complement classroom learning. Recent programmes have included swimming, yoga, cycling, and participation in Catholic Schools Week events such as Grandparents’ Day. These activities, together with regular sports and cultural events, aim to foster physical wellbeing, social skills and a sense of community among pupils. The school’s active community involvement is further reflected in its vibrant news updates and engagement with parents through events and communication channels.
History
The school was first established in 1834 and registered in 1840 as Nodstown National School, later known as Boherlahan NS. After the demolition of the original building in 1969, the school operated temporarily from the parish hall. It subsequently amalgamated with Ardmayle NS and reopened as St Isidore’s National School in 1971.
Applying to Saint Isadoir
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 Saint Isadoir. 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 Saint Isadoir
How many pupils attend Saint Isadoir?
Saint Isadoir has 124 pupils enrolled, 70 girls and 54 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Saint Isadoir a DEIS school?
No. Saint Isadoir 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 Saint Isadoir?
Saint Isadoir has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.