Tibohine National School
Tibohine, Roscommon
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 56 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 35 girls, 21 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15543W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Tibohine National School is a vibrant primary school situated in Tibohine, Castlerea, County Roscommon. The school provides a balanced curriculum that blends academic learning with a strong emphasis on personal wellbeing, cultural heritage and community participation. Regular events such as wellness weeks, mindfulness activities, and the amber flag programme demonstrate a commitment to fostering mental health and social skills alongside traditional subjects. The school’s extracurricular programme is extensive, offering a variety of sports, arts and outdoor experiences. Pupils take part in cycling workshops, basketball semi‑finals, Cumann na mBunscol football competitions, and numerous school tours to local attractions such as Glendeer Pet Farm, BaySports, Westport House and Emerald Park. Cultural enrichment is further supported through French projects, storytelling sessions, and heritage expert visits. Religious and community life is integral, with regular masses, First Holy Communion, Confirmation retreats and active involvement of the Parents’ Association in events like cake sales, family fun days and fundraising activities. Facilities appear to support both indoor and outdoor learning, with spaces for sports, arts, and community gatherings, enabling the school to deliver a holistic education that prepares children for academic success and active citizenship.
Applying to Tibohine 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 Tibohine 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 Tibohine National School
How many pupils attend Tibohine National School?
Tibohine National School has 56 pupils enrolled, 35 girls and 21 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Tibohine National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Tibohine 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 Tibohine National School?
Tibohine National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.