Scoil Náisiúnta Lios An Halla
Nenagh, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 136 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 61 girls, 75 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18465U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Náisiúnta Lios an Halla is a co‑educational national primary school serving children from Junior Infants through to 6th class, providing eight years of continuous education. The school follows the Irish national curriculum while placing a strong emphasis on a balanced, holistic approach that nurtures academic achievement alongside creative and physical development. Regular musical productions – ranging from infant Easter performances to senior class concerts – and a vibrant drama programme demonstrate the school’s commitment to the arts, while sport and outdoor activities are encouraged through its Green Schools initiative and regular school trips. The learning environment is enriched by a supportive community of parents, staff and volunteers who contribute to a lively school life. Communication with families is maintained through an active Instagram presence and frequent blog updates, ensuring that pupils’ work, achievements and events are widely shared. The school also engages in continuous self‑evaluation, with policies and improvement plans openly available, reflecting a transparent and forward‑looking ethos centred on the wellbeing and development of every child.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Lios An Halla
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 Lios An Halla. 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 Lios An Halla
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Lios An Halla?
Scoil Náisiúnta Lios An Halla has 136 pupils enrolled, 61 girls and 75 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Lios An Halla a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Lios An Halla 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 Lios An Halla?
Scoil Náisiúnta Lios An Halla has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.