Tineteriffe National School
Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 79 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 37 girls, 42 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18367U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Tineteriffe National School is a co‑educational, vertical primary school situated in the shadow of the Sliabh Felim Hills, just two miles from the village of Cappamore in east Limerick. As one of three primary schools serving the parish, it welcomes children of all ages in a single, integrated setting, allowing younger pupils to learn alongside older classmates and fostering a strong sense of community. The school operates from 9.15 a.m., with infant classes finishing at 1.55 p.m. and all other classes at 2.55 p.m., providing a structured yet flexible timetable that supports both academic and social development. The teaching team comprises six educators, including a full‑time and a part‑time learning support teacher, ensuring that individual learning needs are met and that every child can progress confidently. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto, “Be kind, play gently, listen and learn,” which underpins a nurturing environment that promotes kindness, respectful interaction and a love of learning. Facilities are designed to support a broad curriculum, with dedicated spaces for classroom instruction, play and support services, all set against a scenic rural backdrop that enriches the educational experience.
History
Tineteriffe National School was established in 1956. Subsequent milestones are recorded for the years 1960 and 2004, indicating periods of development or expansion within the school’s history.
Applying to Tineteriffe 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 Tineteriffe 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 Tineteriffe National School
How many pupils attend Tineteriffe National School?
Tineteriffe National School has 79 pupils enrolled, 37 girls and 42 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Tineteriffe National School a DEIS school?
No. Tineteriffe 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 Tineteriffe National School?
Tineteriffe National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.