Talbot Senior National School
Clondalkin, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 286 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 143 girls, 143 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19510E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Talbot Senior National School is a lively primary school that delivers a balanced curriculum blending core academic subjects with a strong emphasis on creative and technological enrichment. The school fosters experiential learning, encouraging pupils to explore scientific inquiry through annual science fairs and to develop problem‑solving skills via hands‑on projects. Music education is also a key feature, with a well‑established choir for senior classes that showcases the pupils’ vocal talent and teamwork. The school actively embraces digital literacy through the Microsoft Dream Space Ambassador programme. Students receive online training and then mentor peers and staff in unplugged coding activities and MicroBit programming, reinforcing a culture of peer‑led learning and confidence in technology. A recent safety initiative sees staff on yard duty wearing bright hi‑vis jackets, ensuring that children can easily locate adult support, thereby promoting an inclusive and secure playground environment. Facilities include dedicated science and technology spaces equipped for experiments and coding sessions, as well as a safe, accessible playground. Communication with families is maintained through regular newsletters, a comprehensive website, and clear enrolment information, supporting a transparent and welcoming community atmosphere.
Applying to Talbot Senior 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 Talbot Senior 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 Talbot Senior National School
How many pupils attend Talbot Senior National School?
Talbot Senior National School has 286 pupils enrolled, 143 girls and 143 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Talbot Senior National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Talbot Senior National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Talbot Senior National School?
Talbot Senior National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.