Athleague National School
Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 105 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 49 girls, 56 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15308M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Athleague National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the village of Athleague, County Roscommon. The school provides a full‑time curriculum for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, with the day beginning at 9.00 am and finishing at 1.40 pm for the junior classes and 2.40 pm for the senior classes. A short lunch break runs from 12.40 pm to 1.00 pm, and the timetable includes dedicated periods for physical education, Gaelic games and environmental education, reflecting the school’s strong community and cultural heritage. The school’s ethos is rooted in a Catholic tradition, symbolised by the cross and Bible on the school crest, while the arched bridge motif celebrates the local six‑arch bridge over the River Suck. Facilities support outdoor learning, with a biodiversity kit that includes insect hotels, butterfly houses, a wild‑bird feeding station and wildlife signage. Uniform is compulsory, promoting pride and consistency, and a tracksuit is worn for PE and sporting activities. Communication with families is regular through written notices, occasional text messages and parent‑teacher meetings, and all school policies are available on request.
Applying to Athleague National 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 Athleague National 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 Athleague National School
How many pupils attend Athleague National School?
Athleague National School has 105 pupils enrolled, 49 girls and 56 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Athleague National School a DEIS school?
No. Athleague National 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 Athleague National School?
Athleague National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.