Holy Family School
Tubbercurry, Sligo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 192 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 98 girls, 94 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20019J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Holy Family National School is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school situated in Tubbercurry, County Sligo. Founded by the Marist Order, the school continues to reflect the Marist ethos of community, service and respect for each child’s dignity. The curriculum is delivered in a nurturing environment that balances academic rigour with a strong emphasis on personal development, wellbeing and spiritual growth. The school offers a broad range of experiences, from active school weeks and wellbeing programmes to mindfulness sessions and the Amber Flag Committee’s environmental initiatives. Facilities support a varied programme of learning, including dedicated classroom spaces for each class level, outdoor areas for physical activity, and resources for creative and practical subjects. The school’s commitment to inclusivity ensures that every child is welcomed and encouraged to reach their full potential, with a vibrant staff team that brings diverse talents to enrich the learning experience.
History
In 1995 St Joseph’s boys’ school and St Mary’s girls’ school amalgamated to form Holy Family National School, adopting the name Holy Family after Jesus, Mary and Joseph. As a Marist primary school, it honours the legacy of Jeanne Marie Chavoin, foundress of the Marist Sisters, and maintains a French connection through a twinning partnership with College Blaise Pascal in Viarmes, France.
Applying to Holy Family 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 Holy Family 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 Holy Family School
How many pupils attend Holy Family School?
Holy Family School has 192 pupils enrolled, 98 girls and 94 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Holy Family School a DEIS school?
Yes. Holy Family School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Holy Family School?
Holy Family School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.