Camcloon National School
Athlone, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 55 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 34 girls, 21 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15980V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Camcloon National School is a rural, mixed‑gender primary school located in the parish of Moore & Clonfad, Camcloon, south Roscommon. The school serves a close‑knit community of over 55 pupils across three mainstream classes and a dedicated class for students with autism. Emphasising an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere, the school provides a balanced curriculum that incorporates Gaeilge, English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, SPHE, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education and Religion, supported by modern interactive whiteboards and a fully digital classroom equipped with 20 Fizzbooks and an e‑board. The school places a strong focus on both academic achievement and holistic development. Facilities include a state‑of‑the‑art astroturf pitch, regular swimming lessons, and specialist coaches for hurling, Gaelic football and soccer. As a Green School, Camcloon has earned six Green Flags for waste management, energy awareness, water, home, travel and biodiversity, and is working towards the Global Citizenship Flag. An active Parents’ Association and a diligent Board of Management further enrich the learning environment, supporting extra‑curricular projects such as the Tóchar wetlands restoration initiative and a variety of local and national competitions.
Applying to Camcloon 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 Camcloon 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 Camcloon National School
How many pupils attend Camcloon National School?
Camcloon National School has 55 pupils enrolled, 34 girls and 21 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Camcloon National School a DEIS school?
No. Camcloon 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 Camcloon National School?
Camcloon National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.