How many pupils go to Abbeyfeale B NS 1?

Abbeyfeale B NS 1 has 98 pupils: 98 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Abbeyfeale B NS 1 a mixed school?

No. Abbeyfeale B NS 1 is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Abbeyfeale B NS 1?

Abbeyfeale B NS 1 has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Abbeyfeale B NS 1 teach through Irish?

No. Abbeyfeale B NS 1 teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Abbeyfeale B NS 1 a DEIS school?

Yes. Abbeyfeale B NS 1 is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Abbeyfeale B NS 1's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Abbeyfeale B NS 1's roll number, 16264A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Abbeyfeale B NS 1?

The closest is Convent of Mercy NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Abbeyfeale B NS 1

Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick

98 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Abbeyfeale B NS 1 is a primary school in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 DH96). Colin Quirke is the principal of Abbeyfeale B NS 1, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 98
Boys and girls: Boys only · 98 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16264A

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 Abbeyfeale B NS 1?: Abbeyfeale B NS 1 is a primary school in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 DH96).
Who is the principal of Abbeyfeale B NS 1?: Colin Quirke is the principal of Abbeyfeale B NS 1, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Abbeyfeale B NS 1?: Abbeyfeale B NS 1 has 98 pupils: 98 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Abbeyfeale B NS 1 a mixed school?: No. Abbeyfeale B NS 1 is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Abbeyfeale B NS 1?: Abbeyfeale B NS 1 has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Abbeyfeale B NS 1 teach through Irish?: No. Abbeyfeale B NS 1 teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Abbeyfeale B NS 1 a DEIS school?: Yes. Abbeyfeale B NS 1 is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Abbeyfeale B NS 1's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Abbeyfeale B NS 1's roll number, 16264A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Abbeyfeale B NS 1?: The closest is Convent of Mercy NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Abbeyfeale B NS 1 compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Abbeyfeale B NS 1This school		98	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Convent of Mercy NSAbbeyfeale	400 m	110	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh PadraigAbbeyfeale	3.4 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dromtrasna NSlimerick	4.2 km	122	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Meenkilly NSAbbeyfeale	5.8 km	101	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh BridListowel	6.6 km	166	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Knocknagoshel National SchoolTralee	8.2 km	40	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Church Street
Abbeyfeale
Co. Limerick
V94DH96

Principal: Colin Quirke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 068 31699
Email: [email protected]
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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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