Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Guail
Thurles, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 16 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 6 girls, 10 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17665A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Glengoole National School is a small rural primary school situated in the heart of County Tipperary. Established in 1941, the school serves a close‑knit community and benefits from a low pupil‑to‑teacher ratio, allowing for personalised attention in both mainstream and special‑education settings. The learning environment is child‑centred, promoting the intellectual, physical and emotional wellbeing of each pupil through a balanced curriculum that encourages curiosity and confidence. The school is equipped with modern teaching resources, including interactive whiteboards, laptops in every classroom and a dedicated set of iPads for pupil use. Extensive outdoor playing areas provide ample space for sport and recreation, supporting the development of teamwork and physical health. Strong partnerships with parents and the Board of Management underpin a collaborative approach, ensuring that the school community works together to nurture each child’s talents and foster a positive attitude towards learning.
History
Glengoole National School was built in 1941 and has since operated as a rural primary school in County Tipperary. Over the decades it has maintained a focus on providing a supportive, community‑driven education while adapting its facilities and teaching methods to contemporary standards.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Guail
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 Gleann Guail. 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 Gleann Guail
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Guail?
Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Guail has 16 pupils enrolled, 6 girls and 10 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Guail a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Guail 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 Gleann Guail?
Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Guail has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.