Shronell National School
Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 58 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 27 girls, 31 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15008A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Shronell National School is a small, community‑focused primary school situated in Lattin, County Tipperary. The school operates a student‑centred curriculum that builds on pupils’ existing knowledge while introducing new experiences that meet the national educational standards. Emphasis is placed on strong partnerships with families and the wider community, enabling the sharing of resources and collaborative learning. Academic learning is complemented by a broad range of activities, including gardening and agricultural projects that link mathematics, science, art, health, physical education and social studies, fostering personal and social responsibility. The school’s facilities consist of a three‑classroom building set within a rural campus that incorporates a schoolyard used as an outdoor classroom. Recent enhancements include a dedicated basketball court and a garden space where children engage with nature and learn about food production. The environment is designed to be safe and caring, supporting the moral, social and intellectual development of each child and encouraging individuality and uniqueness in a supportive setting.
History
The present three‑classroom building was erected in 1967 on part of the former Damer Estate, replacing an earlier, overcrowded school at Shronell Cross. Shortly after opening a prefabricated classroom was added to accommodate growing numbers, and a fourth teacher was appointed. In 1991 the prefabricated room was removed and the eastern playing field was sold for housing. The following year a smaller shelter was taken down to make way for a basketball court, and the oil tank was replaced. Subsequent years saw staff changes, the addition of a third teacher in 2005, and ongoing adaptations to meet the needs of the local community.
Applying to Shronell National School
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 Shronell National School. 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 Shronell National School
How many pupils attend Shronell National School?
Shronell National School has 58 pupils enrolled, 27 girls and 31 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Shronell National School a DEIS school?
No. Shronell National School 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 Shronell National School?
Shronell National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.