Taughmaconnell National School
Ballinasloe, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 105 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 55 girls, 50 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15614T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Saint Rónán’s National School is a small, rural primary school situated in the parish of Taughmaconnell, South County Roscommon. The school operates a balanced curriculum that blends core academic subjects with a wide range of experiential activities, encouraging children to discover personal passions through gardening, cooking, music, sport and technology. Classrooms are supported by modern resources such as a suite of iPads for interactive lessons, coding and presentations, while outdoor spaces include raised beds, a key‑hole garden and access to local sites for field trips, fostering hands‑on learning and environmental awareness. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and holistic development. Initiatives such as the Junior Entrepreneur Project, World Book Day, chess, swimming and Cycle Right training integrate practical skills with social responsibility. Environmental stewardship is highlighted by the attainment of five Green Flags, and charitable activities are woven into the school year, reinforcing a culture of empathy and civic engagement.
History
The first recorded reference to schooling in Taughmaconnell appears in an 1826 Irish Education Commission report, noting a hedge school at Dundonnell. Taughmaconnell National School was formally established in 1852, likely in the current community centre, with a later building dated 1901. Early roll books date from 1865, and the school has served the local community continuously since its foundation.
Applying to Taughmaconnell 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Taughmaconnell 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 Taughmaconnell National School
How many pupils attend Taughmaconnell National School?
Taughmaconnell National School has 105 pupils enrolled, 55 girls and 50 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Taughmaconnell National School a DEIS school?
No. Taughmaconnell 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 Taughmaconnell National School?
Taughmaconnell National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.