Castleplunkett National School
Castlerea, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 44 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 27 girls, 17 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15545D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Castleplunkett National School is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school situated in the rural village of Castleplunkett, County Roscommon, approximately 11 km east of Castlerea and 7 km west of Tulsk. The school operates under the patronage of the Bishop of Elphin and provides education for children in two mainstream classrooms supported by a Special Educational Needs (SET) teacher. Its ethos centres on nurturing each child’s emotional, social and academic development, fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that reflects the close‑knit community of the surrounding countryside. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic learning, integrating the national curriculum with values‑based education and a commitment to digital inclusion. In 2021 the school received a grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), funded by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU programme, to address the digital divide and support learners at risk of educational disadvantage. This initiative underpins the school’s focus on modernising resources, enhancing ICT provision and ensuring that all pupils have equitable access to learning opportunities.
Applying to Castleplunkett 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 Castleplunkett 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 Castleplunkett National School
How many pupils attend Castleplunkett National School?
Castleplunkett National School has 44 pupils enrolled, 27 girls and 17 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Castleplunkett National School a DEIS school?
No. Castleplunkett 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 Castleplunkett National School?
Castleplunkett National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.