How many pupils go to SN Baile an Iubhair?

SN Baile an Iubhair has 19 pupils: 10 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Baile an Iubhair a mixed school?

Yes. SN Baile an Iubhair takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Baile an Iubhair?

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

Does SN Baile an Iubhair teach through Irish?

No. SN Baile an Iubhair teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Baile an Iubhair a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Baile an Iubhair is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Baile an Iubhair's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Baile an Iubhair's roll number, 17511T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Baile an Iubhair?

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

SN Baile an Iubhair

Thurles, Co. Tipperary

19 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Baile an Iubhair is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 PP30). Karen Bond is the principal of SN Baile an Iubhair, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 19
Boys and girls: Mixed · 10 boys, 9 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17511T

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 SN Baile an Iubhair?: SN Baile an Iubhair is a primary school in Thurles, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 PP30).
Who is the principal of SN Baile an Iubhair?: Karen Bond is the principal of SN Baile an Iubhair, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Baile an Iubhair?: SN Baile an Iubhair has 19 pupils: 10 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Baile an Iubhair a mixed school?: Yes. SN Baile an Iubhair takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Baile an Iubhair?: SN Baile an Iubhair has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Baile an Iubhair teach through Irish?: No. SN Baile an Iubhair teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Baile an Iubhair a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Baile an Iubhair is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Baile an Iubhair's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Baile an Iubhair's roll number, 17511T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Baile an Iubhair?: The closest is Dualla NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Baile an Iubhair compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Baile an IubhairThis school		19	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Dualla NSCashel	4.6 km	92	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballytarsna NSCashel	5.4 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Moyglass NSFethard	5.6 km	130	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Killenaule NSThurles	5.8 km	135	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh PeadarThurles	7.5 km	138	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN ChaoimhghinThurles	8.1 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Thurles
Co. Tipperary
E41PP30

Principal: Karen Bond on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 052 915 6807
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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