Scoil Náisiúnta Lua Naofa
Nenagh, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 27 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 20 girls, 7 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17608L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Lua Naofa is a small rural primary school in the village of Lorrha, near Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. It is a co-educational Catholic school under the patronage of the Bishop of Killaloe. The school has two mainstream teachers, one learning support teacher, one special needs assistant, a secretary and a caretaker. While the school has a Catholic ethos, it welcomes and accommodates children of all faiths and none. The school states its aim as providing a child-centred education and fostering links with groups and organisations in the local community. Activities span sporting, musical, scientific, environmental and cultural areas.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Lua Naofa
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 Lua Naofa. 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 Lua Naofa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Lua Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Lua Naofa has 27 pupils enrolled, 20 girls and 7 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Lua Naofa a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Lua Naofa 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 Lua Naofa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Lua Naofa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.