Naomh Atrachta
MAINISTIR NA BUILLE, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 36 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 20 girls, 16 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18182I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Naomh Atrachta is a vibrant national school that places the holistic development of its pupils at the heart of its ethos. The school delivers a balanced programme of indoor and outdoor learning, creating environments where children can explore, experiment and engage with the curriculum in a supportive setting. Teaching is continually refreshed to reflect the latest pedagogical research and evolving curriculum initiatives, ensuring that lessons are responsive to each child’s needs and abilities. Well‑being is a core priority, with a focus on fostering happy, confident learners who enjoy memorable experiences that will serve them throughout life. The school’s commitment to excellence is evident in its collaborative culture, where staff, parents and the wider community work together to celebrate the unique talents and skill‑sets of every pupil. Modern facilities include high‑speed broadband connectivity provided through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan, enabling seamless integration of digital resources into everyday learning. These provisions, together with a strong emphasis on positive reinforcement and encouragement, aim to help each child achieve their personal best.
Applying to Naomh Atrachta
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 Naomh Atrachta's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Naomh Atrachta. 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 Naomh Atrachta
How many pupils attend Naomh Atrachta?
Naomh Atrachta has 36 pupils enrolled, 20 girls and 16 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Naomh Atrachta a DEIS school?
No. Naomh Atrachta 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 Naomh Atrachta?
Naomh Atrachta has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.