Scoil Náisiúnta Leamhach
Thurles, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 117 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 49 girls, 68 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18213Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Leamhach is a vibrant country primary school situated three miles from Thurles, offering a varied and child‑centred curriculum that encourages pupils to develop their individual strengths. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic education, integrating academic learning with a wide range of extracurricular activities such as Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, soccer, athletics, basketball, dance, swimming, cookery and bi‑annual school productions. Creative arts are further nurtured through a competition choir and tin‑whistle lessons, with regular performances that support charitable fundraising. The campus boasts superb facilities, including a state‑of‑the‑art sports hall, a GAA pitch, a junior playground and dedicated spaces for movement, therapy and specialised activities. An on‑site Elm Tree preschool provides early years provision, while the Réalta ASD unit, opened in 2015, delivers specialist support for children with autism spectrum disorder, ensuring an inclusive environment for all learners. Uniforms, a school tracksuit and a book rental scheme are available to support pupils throughout their school life.
History
Scoil Naisiunta Leamhach is a country school located three miles from Thurles. In 2015 the school expanded its provision by establishing the Réalta ASD unit, offering specialist facilities for pupils with autism spectrum disorder and reinforcing its commitment to inclusive education.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Leamhach
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 Leamhach. 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 Leamhach
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Leamhach?
Scoil Náisiúnta Leamhach has 117 pupils enrolled, 49 girls and 68 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Leamhach a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Leamhach 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Leamhach?
Scoil Náisiúnta Leamhach has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.