How many pupils go to Lisnamrock NS?

Lisnamrock NS has 65 pupils: 31 boys and 34 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Lisnamrock NS a mixed school?

Yes. Lisnamrock NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Lisnamrock NS?

Lisnamrock NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Lisnamrock NS teach through Irish?

No. Lisnamrock NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Lisnamrock NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Lisnamrock NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Lisnamrock NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lisnamrock NS's roll number, 11453B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Lisnamrock NS?

The closest is SN Baile Sluagh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Lisnamrock NS

Thurles, Co. Tipperary

65 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Lisnamrock NS is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 C858). Caitriona Murphy is the principal of Lisnamrock NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 65
Boys and girls: Mixed · 31 boys, 34 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 11453B

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 Lisnamrock NS?: Lisnamrock NS is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 C858).
Who is the principal of Lisnamrock NS?: Caitriona Murphy is the principal of Lisnamrock NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Lisnamrock NS?: Lisnamrock NS has 65 pupils: 31 boys and 34 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Lisnamrock NS a mixed school?: Yes. Lisnamrock NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Lisnamrock NS?: Lisnamrock NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Lisnamrock NS teach through Irish?: No. Lisnamrock NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Lisnamrock NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Lisnamrock NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Lisnamrock NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lisnamrock NS's roll number, 11453B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Lisnamrock NS?: The closest is SN Baile Sluagh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Lisnamrock NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Lisnamrock NSThis school		65	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Baile SluaghThurles	3.2 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Slieveardagh NSThurles	3.2 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Gleann GuailThurles	3.6 km	16	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Our Lady's National SchoolThurles	3.9 km	71	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Gort na hUaigheThurles	7.1 km	132	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Killenaule NSThurles	7.6 km	135	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Coalbrook
Thurles
Co. Tipperary
E41C858

Principal: Caitriona Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 052 915 4515
Email: [email protected]
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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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