How many pupils go to Ballyneale NS?

Ballyneale NS has 77 pupils: 44 boys and 33 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ballyneale NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ballyneale NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ballyneale NS?

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

Does Ballyneale NS teach through Irish?

No. Ballyneale NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ballyneale NS a DEIS school?

No. Ballyneale NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Ballyneale NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyneale NS's roll number, 18085K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ballyneale NS?

The closest is Gaelscoil Charraig na Siuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Ballyneale NS

Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary

77 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Ballyneale NS is a primary school in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E32 YV18). Cathal Dooley is the principal of Ballyneale NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 77
Boys and girls: Mixed · 44 boys, 33 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18085K

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 Ballyneale NS?: Ballyneale NS is a primary school in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E32 YV18).
Who is the principal of Ballyneale NS?: Cathal Dooley is the principal of Ballyneale NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballyneale NS?: Ballyneale NS has 77 pupils: 44 boys and 33 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballyneale NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ballyneale NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballyneale NS?: Ballyneale NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballyneale NS teach through Irish?: No. Ballyneale NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballyneale NS a DEIS school?: No. Ballyneale NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ballyneale NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyneale NS's roll number, 18085K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballyneale NS?: The closest is Gaelscoil Charraig na Siuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ballyneale NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballyneale NSThis school		77	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Charraig na SiuireCarraig na Siúire	4.3 km	114	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Mhuire na mBraithreCarrick-on-Suir	4.5 km	122	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Clochar na ToirbhirteCarrick-on-Suir	4.7 km	281	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh PadraigClonmel	5.8 km	55	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Upper Newtown NSCarrick-on-Suir	5.8 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carrickbeg NSCarick-on-Suir	6.4 km	106	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ballyneale
Carrick-on-Suir
Co. Tipperary
E32YV18

Principal: Cathal Dooley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 641 417
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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