Coosan National Athlone
Athlone, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 413 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 218 girls, 195 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18864L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coosan National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Castlequarter, Coosan, Athlone, County Westmeath. As a national school it follows the Irish primary curriculum while placing a strong emphasis on community involvement and holistic development. The school’s ethos is reflected in a wide range of initiatives that promote health, environmental awareness and active citizenship, including participation in the Health Promoting Schools programme, Green Schools, Active Schools and a vibrant Student Council that encourages pupil leadership through roles such as Junior Mayors. The school organises a variety of extracurricular and cultural events that enrich the pupil experience. Recent highlights include a successful Christmas fair that raised funds for St Hilda’s Special School, a Summer Programme (July Provision) for extended learning, and active participation in World Down Syndrome Day. Annual celebrations such as Seachtain na Gaeilge, Science Week and Book Week demonstrate a commitment to cultural heritage and academic curiosity. These activities, together with regular communication through letters, newsletters and a dedicated parent’s association, illustrate a supportive and inclusive learning environment that nurtures both academic achievement and personal growth.
Applying to Coosan National Athlone
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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Coosan National Athlone. 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 Coosan National Athlone
How many pupils attend Coosan National Athlone?
Coosan National Athlone has 413 pupils enrolled, 218 girls and 195 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Coosan National Athlone a DEIS school?
No. Coosan National Athlone 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 Coosan National Athlone?
Coosan National Athlone has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.