Poulacapple NS

Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary

46 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Poulacapple NS is a primary school in Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary (Eircode R95 V324). Brian O'Halloran is the principal of Poulacapple NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
46
Boys and girls
Mixed · 31 boys, 15 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
14181J

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Poulacapple NS?
Poulacapple NS is a primary school in Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary (Eircode R95 V324).
Who is the principal of Poulacapple NS?
Brian O'Halloran is the principal of Poulacapple NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Poulacapple NS?
Poulacapple NS has 46 pupils: 31 boys and 15 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Poulacapple NS a mixed school?
Yes. Poulacapple NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Poulacapple NS?
Poulacapple NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Poulacapple NS teach through Irish?
No. Poulacapple NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Poulacapple NS a DEIS school?
No. Poulacapple NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Poulacapple NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Poulacapple NS's roll number, 14181J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Poulacapple NS?
The closest is SN Michil Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Closest schools

Poulacapple NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Poulacapple NSThis school 46 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Michil NaofaThurles 4.7 km 137 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil MhuireMullinahone Thurles 4.9 km 32 Mixed Catholic No No
S N San NioclasWindgap 5.1 km 120 Mixed Catholic No No
Bunscoil McAuley RiceCallan 6.3 km 406 Mixed Catholic No No
Grangemockler NSCarrick-On-Suir 6.6 km 47 Mixed Catholic No No
Kilmoganny Mixed NSKilmoganny 8.6 km 23 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Mullinahone
via Callan
Co. Kilkenny
R95V324

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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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