Ballysteen NS

Askeaton, Co. Limerick

17 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Ballysteen NS is a primary school in Askeaton, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 Y078). Seán Tobin is the principal of Ballysteen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
17
Boys and girls
Mixed · 8 boys, 9 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
07900B

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ballysteen NS?
Ballysteen NS is a primary school in Askeaton, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 Y078).
Who is the principal of Ballysteen NS?
Seán Tobin is the principal of Ballysteen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballysteen NS?
Ballysteen NS has 17 pupils: 8 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballysteen NS a mixed school?
Yes. Ballysteen NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballysteen NS?
Ballysteen NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballysteen NS teach through Irish?
No. Ballysteen NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballysteen NS a DEIS school?
No. Ballysteen NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ballysteen NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballysteen NS's roll number, 07900B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballysteen NS?
The closest is Pallaskenry NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 3 schools in Askeaton · Every school in Co. Limerick

Closest schools

Ballysteen NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Ballysteen NSThis school 17 Mixed Catholic No No
Pallaskenry NSPallaskenry 5.7 km 135 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Cill ChurnainKilcornan 5.8 km 174 Mixed Catholic No No
Shannon Airport No 2 NSShannon 7.1 km 51 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Shannon Airport 1 NSShannon 7.2 km 113 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Naomh TolaShannon 7.7 km 218 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil Donncha RuaSionna 8.3 km 68 Mixed Catholic Yes Yes

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Contact

Ballysteen
Askeaton
Co. Limerick
V94Y078

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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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