Abbey Primary School
Boyle, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 427 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 220 girls, 207 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20573M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Abbey Primary School is a vibrant, co‑educational primary institution situated in County Roscommon, welcoming children from early childhood through to the end of primary education. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, fostering academic achievement alongside personal, social and cultural growth. A modern, child‑centred curriculum is delivered through a blend of traditional teaching methods and contemporary digital learning tools, ensuring pupils are equipped with the skills needed for the 21st‑century world. The school benefits from high‑speed broadband connectivity provided under the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan. This infrastructure supports a robust digital learning environment, complemented by a dedicated “Responsible Use” framework that teaches safe and effective online practices. Facilities include well‑maintained classrooms, a school uniform programme, and access to a range of extracurricular activities such as science and maths weeks, as well as community‑focused events like the Terry Fox Run and the Shoebox Appeal, reflecting a strong ethos of service and participation. Abbey Primary School also celebrates its Irish heritage, evident in the bilingual greeting “Fáilte” on its homepage, and maintains an active calendar of events, sacraments, and school publications that keep families informed and engaged with the school community.
Applying to Abbey Primary School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Abbey Primary School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Abbey Primary School
How many pupils attend Abbey Primary School?
Abbey Primary School has 427 pupils enrolled, 220 girls and 207 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Abbey Primary School a DEIS school?
No. Abbey Primary School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Abbey Primary School?
Abbey Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.