Ballagh National School
KILROOSKEY, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 15 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 6 girls, 9 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17849K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballagh National School is a Catholic co‑educational primary school situated in Kilrooskey, County Roscommon. The school’s ethos is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, guided by the patronage of the Bishop of Elphin and a motto that encourages pupils to “treat others as you would like them to treat you.” Its mission is to provide a safe, happy, healthy and welcoming environment where every child can develop their full potential across intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual dimensions. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and holistic learning. Recent initiatives include a Green Schools programme centred on Global Citizenship and the Marine Environment, encouraging students to explore ocean biodiversity and take action against marine litter. A vibrant sporting culture is evident through successes in GAA, tag‑rugby, soccer and other team activities. The school actively engages families with open evenings, an annual admission notice, and a range of parent resources, supporting a collaborative and inclusive educational experience.
Applying to Ballagh 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 Ballagh 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 Ballagh National School
How many pupils attend Ballagh National School?
Ballagh National School has 15 pupils enrolled, 6 girls and 9 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballagh National School a DEIS school?
No. Ballagh 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 Ballagh National School?
Ballagh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.