How many pupils go to Scoil Baile an Aird?

Scoil Baile an Aird has 83 pupils: 30 boys and 53 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Baile an Aird a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Baile an Aird takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Baile an Aird?

Scoil Baile an Aird has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Baile an Aird teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Baile an Aird teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Baile an Aird a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Baile an Aird is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Baile an Aird's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Baile an Aird's roll number, 17364J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Baile an Aird?

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

Scoil Baile an Aird

Herbertstown, Co. Limerick

83 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Baile an Aird is a primary school in Herbertstown, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 KX63). Carmel Heelan is the principal of Scoil Baile an Aird, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 83
Boys and girls: Mixed · 30 boys, 53 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17364J

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 Scoil Baile an Aird?: Scoil Baile an Aird is a primary school in Herbertstown, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 KX63).
Who is the principal of Scoil Baile an Aird?: Carmel Heelan is the principal of Scoil Baile an Aird, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Baile an Aird?: Scoil Baile an Aird has 83 pupils: 30 boys and 53 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Baile an Aird a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Baile an Aird takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Baile an Aird?: Scoil Baile an Aird has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Baile an Aird teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Baile an Aird teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Baile an Aird a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Baile an Aird is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Baile an Aird's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Baile an Aird's roll number, 17364J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Baile an Aird?: The closest is SN Loch Guir. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Baile an Aird compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Baile an AirdThis school		83	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Loch GuirBruff	2.9 km	6	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil AilbheKilmallock	4.4 km	104	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilteely NSKilteely	4.8 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Hospital NSHospital	4.8 km	156	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Nais Cnoc AineHospital	5.0 km	200	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Caherline NSCaherconlish	5.9 km	183	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Ballinard
Herbertstown
Co. Limerick
V35KX63

Principal: Carmel Heelan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 385 340
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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