Skeheenarinky National School
Burncourt, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 40 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 21 girls, 19 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 07358I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Skeheenarinky National School is a rural primary school situated in the Ballyporeen Parish of County Tipperary. Housed in a protected structure, the school provides a safe and historic learning environment for children from the local townlands of Skeheenarinky, Coolagarranroe and Kiltankin, as well as pupils drawn from neighbouring parishes in County Tipperary, Limerick and Cork. The school’s ethos is underpinned by a comprehensive set of policies that promote a caring, inclusive community – including anti‑bullying, child safeguarding, healthy eating, a clear code of behaviour and a proactive attendance strategy. These frameworks support a balanced curriculum that encourages academic progress alongside personal development, wellbeing and social responsibility. The school places particular emphasis on fostering a supportive atmosphere where every child can thrive. By integrating modern educational practices with the heritage of its historic building, Skeheenarinky NS offers a blend of traditional values and contemporary learning resources. Extracurricular activities such as sport, science weeks and community webinars are highlighted through regular blog updates, reflecting a commitment to holistic education and active parental involvement.
Applying to Skeheenarinky 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Skeheenarinky 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 Skeheenarinky National School
How many pupils attend Skeheenarinky National School?
Skeheenarinky National School has 40 pupils enrolled, 21 girls and 19 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Skeheenarinky National School a DEIS school?
No. Skeheenarinky 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 Skeheenarinky National School?
Skeheenarinky National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.