Lisgriffin NS

Buttevant, Co. Cork

28 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Lisgriffin NS is a primary school in Buttevant, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 T685). Leona Cronin is the principal of Lisgriffin NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
28
Boys and girls
Mixed · 12 boys, 16 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16945B

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 Lisgriffin NS?
Lisgriffin NS is a primary school in Buttevant, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 T685).
Who is the principal of Lisgriffin NS?
Leona Cronin is the principal of Lisgriffin NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Lisgriffin NS?
Lisgriffin NS has 28 pupils: 12 boys and 16 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Lisgriffin NS a mixed school?
Yes. Lisgriffin NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Lisgriffin NS?
Lisgriffin NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Lisgriffin NS teach through Irish?
No. Lisgriffin NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Lisgriffin NS a DEIS school?
No. Lisgriffin NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Lisgriffin NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lisgriffin NS's roll number, 16945B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Lisgriffin NS?
The closest is Scoil Mhuire na Trocaire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Closest schools

Lisgriffin NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Lisgriffin NSThis school 28 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Mhuire na TrocaireCill na Mullach 5.1 km 213 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Bhrugh ThuinneMallow 5.3 km 103 Mixed Catholic No No
Liscarrol NSLiscarroll 5.9 km 176 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballyclough Mixed NSMallow 6.1 km 111 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Naomh Eoin BaisteKanturk 6.2 km 67 Mixed Catholic No No
Baltydaniel NSMallow 6.4 km 210 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Buttevant
Co Cork
P51T685

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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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