Scoil Náisiúnta Baile An Iubhair
Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 19 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 9 girls, 10 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17511T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Baile an Iubhair (Ballinure National School) is a vibrant primary school that welcomes children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school’s ethos centres on the holistic development of each pupil, fostering intellectual, cultural, moral, physical, emotional and spiritual growth within a respectful, stimulating and safe environment. Its mission highlights the importance of encouragement and praise to build positive self‑esteem, and it embraces an inclusive, community‑focused approach that welcomes all families. Learning at Ballinure is enriched by a strong sense of community and a wide range of creative activities. Recent celebrations of the school’s 80th anniversary featured sensory workshops, music, poetry and dance, illustrating a commitment to experiential learning and cultural expression. The school operates from 8.50 am (supervision from 8.40 am) with dedicated home‑time arrangements for infants (1.30 pm) and older pupils (2.30 pm), providing a structured yet nurturing routine for young learners.
History
Ballinure National School marked its 80th anniversary on 26 September 2025, indicating that the school was established around 1945. The celebration brought together former pupils, current students and community members, reflecting the school’s long‑standing role in the local area.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Baile An Iubhair
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 Baile An Iubhair. 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 Baile An Iubhair
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Baile An Iubhair?
Scoil Náisiúnta Baile An Iubhair has 19 pupils enrolled, 9 girls and 10 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Baile An Iubhair a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Baile An Iubhair 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 Baile An Iubhair?
Scoil Náisiúnta Baile An Iubhair has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.