Thomond Primary School
Ballynanty, Limerick
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 215 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 105 girls, 110 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20460W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Thomond Primary School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Ballynanty, nestled in the shadow of the iconic Thomond Park. It serves the local community with a focus on delivering a high‑quality, balanced curriculum that nurtures both academic achievement and personal development. The school’s learning environment is described as happy and caring, with staff trained in instructional best practices and a strong commitment to the well‑being of every pupil. The school operates as a vibrant community hub, supported by an active Parents’ Association, a dedicated Board of Management and a supportive Patron. Emphasis is placed on inclusiveness, spirituality, individuality and the development of each child’s talents, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect, high standards of behaviour and a strong work ethic. Strategic planning underpins the school’s aim to continually raise educational quality and performance, ensuring pupils are well‑prepared for the challenges of education and life.
History
Thomond Primary School was established in September 2015 as an amalgamation of St Munchin’s GNS, St Munchin’s CBS and St Lelia’s Infant School, creating a unified co‑educational primary provision in the Ballynanty area.
Applying to Thomond Primary 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
View Thomond Primary School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Thomond Primary School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Thomond Primary School
How many pupils attend Thomond Primary School?
Thomond Primary School has 215 pupils enrolled, 105 girls and 110 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Thomond Primary School a DEIS school?
Yes. Thomond Primary School 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 Thomond Primary School?
Thomond Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.