C.B.S. Roscommon
Galway Rd., Roscommon
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 450 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 65080P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
CBS Roscommon is a Catholic voluntary secondary school situated in Abbeytown, County Roscommon, operating under the Edmund Rice Schools Trust. The school delivers both Junior and Senior Cycle programmes with a very extensive range of subjects, taught by a highly qualified and dedicated staff. Small class sizes and a low teacher‑pupil ratio enable personalised learning, allowing the school to cater for a variety of abilities and talents while maintaining high expectations for academic achievement. The college places a strong emphasis on pastoral care and inclusion. A proactive Special Educational Needs (SEN) department supports learners with additional needs, and the purpose‑built Edmund Rice Centre provides specialised facilities for students on the autism spectrum, including a sensory room and tailored classrooms. Recent funding has secured new school buildings and facilities, further expanding the curriculum and enhancing the learning environment. In September 2025 the school will transition from an all‑boys institution to a co‑educational model, reflecting its commitment to diversity and inclusive education.
History
Founded in 1937 as a Christian Brothers secondary school, CBS Roscommon has grown into a forward‑thinking community that upholds the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice. Over the decades the school has expanded its academic and extracurricular provision, introducing an Autism Unit in September 2014 to support pupils on the autism spectrum. In 2024 the school received approval from the Department of Education and Skills to become co‑educational from September 2025, marking a significant milestone in its evolution while retaining its Catholic ethos and tradition of educational excellence.
Applying to C.B.S. Roscommon
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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to C.B.S. Roscommon. 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 C.B.S. Roscommon
How many pupils attend C.B.S. Roscommon?
C.B.S. Roscommon has 450 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is C.B.S. Roscommon a DEIS school?
No. C.B.S. Roscommon 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 C.B.S. Roscommon?
C.B.S. Roscommon has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.