Glanduff National School
Athlone, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 147 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 81 girls, 66 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18626S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Glanduff National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school serving the parish of Knockcroghery, situated midway between Athlone and Roscommon in County Roscommon. The school welcomes children from Junior Infants through to 6th class and currently educates 141 pupils. A balanced team of seven mainstream teachers, three special‑education teachers and three special‑needs assistants provides a supportive learning environment that promotes spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership with parents and the wider community, fostering a caring, secure and challenging atmosphere where every child can reach their full potential. Facilities include well‑maintained classrooms, dedicated spaces for special‑education support, and extensive outdoor areas that underpin the school’s “green” ethos. Extra‑curricular activities such as energy workshops, local history outings and participation in county‑wide competitions enrich the curriculum and encourage holistic growth.
History
Education in the Knockcroghery area dates back to the penal era when Catholic schooling was severely restricted. After the repeal of the Penal Laws in 1782, modest free schools emerged, but attendance remained low. In the 1840s St John’s Church was erected on the present site, later serving as a thatched schoolhouse. A purpose‑built school was constructed in 1910 and demolished in 1961, when the current building was erected. The school’s first principal in the new building was James Kelly, a former hedge‑school master. Successive leadership included Margaret Kelly, Agatha Feeley, Hugh Feeley, Teresa Killian (who continued after the 1971 amalgamation with Lloyd NS), Mary Geraghty, Fiona Murray Ridley and, most recently, Frank Noone (appointed 2023). A major extension opened in February 2017, expanding capacity and modernising facilities.
Applying to Glanduff 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
View Glanduff National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Glanduff National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Glanduff National School
How many pupils attend Glanduff National School?
Glanduff National School has 147 pupils enrolled, 81 girls and 66 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Glanduff National School a DEIS school?
No. Glanduff 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 Glanduff National School?
Glanduff National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.