How many pupils go to Clochar na Toirbhirte?

Clochar na Toirbhirte has 281 pupils: 59 boys and 222 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Clochar na Toirbhirte a mixed school?

Yes. Clochar na Toirbhirte takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Clochar na Toirbhirte?

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

Does Clochar na Toirbhirte teach through Irish?

No. Clochar na Toirbhirte teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Clochar na Toirbhirte a DEIS school?

Yes. Clochar na Toirbhirte is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Clochar na Toirbhirte's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clochar na Toirbhirte's roll number, 11872V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Clochar na Toirbhirte?

The closest is S N Mhuire na mBraithre. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Clochar na Toirbhirte

Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary

281 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Clochar na Toirbhirte is a primary school in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E32 CA26). Pat Robinson is the principal of Clochar na Toirbhirte, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 281
Boys and girls: Mixed · 59 boys, 222 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 11872V

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 Clochar na Toirbhirte?: Clochar na Toirbhirte is a primary school in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E32 CA26).
Who is the principal of Clochar na Toirbhirte?: Pat Robinson is the principal of Clochar na Toirbhirte, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Clochar na Toirbhirte?: Clochar na Toirbhirte has 281 pupils: 59 boys and 222 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Clochar na Toirbhirte a mixed school?: Yes. Clochar na Toirbhirte takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Clochar na Toirbhirte?: Clochar na Toirbhirte has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Clochar na Toirbhirte teach through Irish?: No. Clochar na Toirbhirte teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Clochar na Toirbhirte a DEIS school?: Yes. Clochar na Toirbhirte is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Clochar na Toirbhirte's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clochar na Toirbhirte's roll number, 11872V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Clochar na Toirbhirte?: The closest is S N Mhuire na mBraithre. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Clochar na Toirbhirte compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Clochar na ToirbhirteThis school		281	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Mhuire na mBraithreCarrick-on-Suir	300 m	122	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil Charraig na SiuireCarraig na Siúire	1.1 km	114	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Carrickbeg NSCarick-on-Suir	1.9 km	106	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyneale NSCarrick-on-Suir	4.7 km	77	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile an PhiullPiltown	5.9 km	254	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Upper Newtown NSCarrick-on-Suir	6.2 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Greenside South
Carrick-on-Suir
Co. Tipperary
E32CA26

Principal: Pat Robinson on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 640 798
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.presentationcarrick.ie
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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