S National Schooleosamh
Tullamore, Offaly
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 97 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 41 girls, 56 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 07191V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
S National School EOSAMH is a co‑educational primary school situated in the Blueball area of Tullamore, County Offaly. The school operates under a Catholic ethos, providing a values‑based education that integrates faith‑related activities with the national curriculum. With a total roll of 74 pupils (27 girls and 47 boys), the school offers a close‑knit learning environment where individual attention is feasible and community spirit is strong. The curriculum is delivered primarily in English, as the school is classified as having “No subjects through Irish”. Despite the limited Irish language provision, the school maintains a broad range of subjects typical of Irish primary education, supporting the development of literacy, numeracy, and personal social skills. The modest size of the school suggests the presence of well‑maintained classroom facilities and shared resources such as a school hall and outdoor play area, fostering both academic and extracurricular engagement. S National School EOSAMH serves families in the surrounding Blueball suburb and the wider Tullamore catchment, positioning itself as a local centre for early childhood education. The school’s Catholic character is reflected in its pastoral care and community activities, encouraging pupils to develop a sense of moral responsibility and belonging within a supportive environment.
Applying to S National Schooleosamh
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 S National Schooleosamh. 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 S National Schooleosamh
How many pupils attend S National Schooleosamh?
S National Schooleosamh has 97 pupils enrolled, 41 girls and 56 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is S National Schooleosamh a DEIS school?
No. S National Schooleosamh 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 S National Schooleosamh?
S National Schooleosamh has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.