Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin
Boyle, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 47 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 17 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14925I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Eoin, Ballinameen National School is a mixed, Catholic‑ethos primary school serving Junior Infants through Sixth Class. Situated a short distance from the village of Ballinameen in County Roscommon, the school operates under the patronage of the Diocese of Elphin and is deeply embedded in the local community. The school’s ethos prioritises respect, inclusion and excellence, aiming to provide a safe, vibrant and nurturing environment where every child can reach their full potential. A strong partnership with parents and guardians underpins the educational experience, reinforcing community spirit and shared responsibility for pupils’ development. The curriculum is broad and balanced, delivering high‑quality learning across academic, social and holistic domains. Pupils benefit from a wide range of extracurricular activities, including GAA football and hurling, soccer, computer studies, swimming, dancing and organised school tours. Dedicated staff and a voluntary Board of Management support these programmes, ensuring that children have access to diverse learning opportunities that prepare them for an ever‑changing world.
History
Education in Ballinameen dates back to a hedge school in 1824 with 75 pupils. The first official National School opened in November 1844 (Roll 4217), followed by Knockglass National School in 1845 and a Female School in 1859. By 1862 enrolments totalled 539 pupils across the three schools. In 1897 a new building was erected on the present community‑centre site, initially housing separate boys’ and girls’ sections; by 1898 the combined enrolment reached 250. The schools later merged under Roll 14925. The current Scoil Naomh Eoin building opened in 1967 and remains on that site, with planned redevelopment to sustain the school for future generations.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin has 47 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 17 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Eoin has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.