Moylough National School
Tubbercurry, Sligo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 100 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 50 girls, 50 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13831R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Moylough National School (St Patrick’s) is a Roman Catholic primary school that seeks to nurture the full and harmonious development of each pupil. Its educational philosophy is rooted in a belief in God and the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and it delivers a Catholic religious education in line with the doctrines, practices and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. The curriculum is designed to develop intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual dimensions, encouraging a living relationship with God and with others. The school’s facilities have evolved considerably since its origins. The current campus, occupied since 1990, originally comprised three classrooms, a learning‑support room, a GP room, a secretary’s office, a kitchenette and a staffroom. A 2009 extension added a reception area, two modern classrooms and a contemporary office. Additional resources include a dedicated special education teacher, a part‑time special education teacher, and two full‑time special needs assistants, supporting inclusive education for its 122 pupils (as of September 2020). The school’s environment is purpose‑built to foster both academic learning and the holistic development of children in a supportive, faith‑based setting.
History
Powellsboro National School was founded in 1861; its original building now lies in ruins. In 1891 the school relocated 200 yards away and became Moylough National School, initially operating as separate boys’ and girls’ schools on the same site before later amalgamating. The premises at that time included three classrooms, a hall and outdoor toilets. In 1990 the school moved to its present location, featuring three classrooms, a learning‑support room, a GP room, a secretary’s office, a kitchenette and a staffroom. A third assistant teacher was added in 1992/93, and a shared learning‑support teacher joined in 1994. A new extension was built in 2009, providing a reception area, two additional classrooms and a modern office. Due to rising enrolment, a fifth classroom teacher was appointed in September 2017, alongside a full‑time special education teacher, a part‑time SET and two full‑time special needs assistants. By September 2020 the school enrolment stood at 122 pupils.
Applying to Moylough 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 Moylough 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 Moylough National School
How many pupils attend Moylough National School?
Moylough National School has 100 pupils enrolled, 50 girls and 50 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Moylough National School a DEIS school?
No. Moylough 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 Moylough National School?
Moylough National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.