Lackamore NS

Newport, Co. Tipperary

36 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Lackamore NS is a primary school in Newport, Co. Tipperary (Eircode V94 V5D1). Karen O'Brien is the principal of Lackamore NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
36
Boys and girls
Mixed · 18 boys, 18 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
02428B

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Lackamore NS?
Lackamore NS is a primary school in Newport, Co. Tipperary (Eircode V94 V5D1).
Who is the principal of Lackamore NS?
Karen O'Brien is the principal of Lackamore NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Lackamore NS?
Lackamore NS has 36 pupils: 18 boys and 18 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Lackamore NS a mixed school?
Yes. Lackamore NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Lackamore NS?
Lackamore NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Lackamore NS teach through Irish?
No. Lackamore NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Lackamore NS a DEIS school?
No. Lackamore NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Lackamore NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lackamore NS's roll number, 02428B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Lackamore NS?
The closest is S N na mBuachailli. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 4 schools in Newport · Every school in Co. Tipperary

Closest schools

Lackamore NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Lackamore NSThis school 36 Mixed Catholic No No
S N na mBuachailliNewport 5.7 km 135 Boys Catholic No No
Rear NSNewport 5.8 km 83 Mixed Catholic No No
Convent of MercyNewport 6.3 km 266 Mixed Catholic No No
Bilboa N SchoolCappaghmore 7.0 km 95 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Ma RuaLimerick 7.2 km 142 Mixed Catholic No No
S N Baile na hInseBirdhill 9.0 km 95 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Lackamore
Newport
Co. Tipperary
V94V5D1

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Next school holidays

  • In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
  • In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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