Lismoil National School
Curraghboy, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 12 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 4 girls, 8 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11466K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lismoil National School is a mixed, Catholic‑patronage primary school serving the rural communities of Curraghboy and Four Roads in County Roscommon. The school welcomes children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, offering a warm and inclusive environment where every pupil is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Small class sizes enable a high level of individual attention, allowing teachers to tailor learning experiences and provide one‑to‑one support where needed. The curriculum is delivered with a strong emphasis on holistic development, integrating academic rigour with a broad range of extra‑curricular activities that cater to diverse interests. Pupils can take part in sports, arts, environmental projects and cultural events, fostering confidence, teamwork and a love of learning. The school’s motto, “We will be the best that we can be,” reflects its commitment to personal excellence and community spirit. Recent initiatives include a Remote Teaching and Learning Plan and an annually updated anti‑bullying policy, underscoring the school’s proactive approach to wellbeing and modern educational challenges.
Applying to Lismoil 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 Lismoil 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 Lismoil National School
How many pupils attend Lismoil National School?
Lismoil National School has 12 pupils enrolled, 4 girls and 8 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Lismoil National School a DEIS school?
No. Lismoil 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 Lismoil National School?
Lismoil National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.