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Common Application System for entry to Post-Primary Schools in the Limerick city area and environs for the school year 2027/2028

What is the Limerick Area Post-Primary Schools' Common Application System?

The Limerick Area Post-Primary Schools' Common Application System is the process by which the transfer of 6th class primary school pupils to the 17 participating post-primary schools is managed. 

PLEASE NOTE, THE CAS PROCESS IS USED ONLY FOR TRANSFER OF PUPILS FROM 6th CLASS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL INTO 1st YEAR IN POST-PRIMARY SCHOOL.
APPLICATION TO TRANSFER INTO ANY OTHER YEAR IN POST-PRIMARY IS NOT PART OF THE CAS SCHEME AND MUST BE DONE BY CONTACTING THE SCHOOL DIRECTLY.

What is the Limerick Area CAS Application Portal?

  • The Limerick Area Common Application System (CAS) Application Portal is a shared online application process used by 17 participating post-primary schools in the Limerick area.
  • This online Application Portal will be used for the 2027/2028 admissions process.
  • Application for a post-primary place in 1st Year 2027/2028 can only be made using the Limerick Area CAS Application Portal.
  • The CAS Application Portal will open on Thursday, 1st October 2026, at 9:00am.
  • More details will be made available closer to the time

 

Below is the schedule of Open Nights/Days for the 17 post-primary schools involved in the Common Application Scheme.

**Please note change of date for Thomond Community College

What is the School's Admissions Policy?

  • Each participating post-primary school has a unique Admission Policy containing its own unique admissions criteria.
  • It is essential that parent(s)/guardian(s) make themselves familiar with the Admissions Policy of the schools of their choice before beginning the CAS application process.
  • A copy of the Admissions Policy will shortly be available on each school’s individual website or by contacting the school directly.
  • If parents/guardians have any queries regarding the school’s Admission Policy or criteria for admission, please contact the school directly to seek clarification.

What is the Annual Admissions Notice?

  • Each participating post-primary school has a unique Admissions Notice.
  • The Annual Admission Notice contains information on details about the admission process of a school that change from year to year.
  • A copy of the Annual Admissions Notice will be available shortly on each school’s individual website or by contacting the school directly.
  • It is essential that parent(s)/guardian(s) make themselves familiar with the Admissions Notice of the schools of their choice before beginning the CAS application process.

On the Admissions Notice you will find:

  • The number of places being made available in 1st year for the academic year 2027/2028.
  • In schools with special classes, the number of special class places available for 2027/2028.
  • In schools that were oversubscribed in 2026/2027, you will find information in relation to the number of applications received and the number and order of offers made that year.
  • Dates when the school will begin and cease accepting special class applications for admission to the school for the school year concerned.
  • Dates by when special class offers will be notified to applicants and dates by when acceptance should be confirmed to the school.
  • Dates when the school will begin and cease accepting mainstream applications for admission to the school for the school year concerned.
  • Dates by when mainstream offers will be notified to applicants and dates by when acceptance should be confirmed to the school.