Tullamore Educate Together National School
Tullamore, Offaly
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 236 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 117 girls, 119 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20189L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Tullamore Educate Together National School is a co‑educational, multi‑denominational primary school serving Junior Infants to Sixth Class across eight classes. The school follows the Educate Together ethos of inclusive, learner‑centred education founded on human‑rights principles, democracy and equality. A qualified teaching team delivers a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with high behavioural expectations, ensuring every pupil receives a solid foundation for life in the twenty‑first century. The campus is being expanded to include a dedicated hall and a specialised ASD unit – The ARC – which provides tailored support for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. As the first and only multi‑denominational primary school in County Offaly, the school prides itself on welcoming children of all religious, cultural and social backgrounds, fostering a community where “Learn Together to Live Together” is lived out daily. Facilities also support a broad range of extracurricular activities, reinforcing the school’s commitment to holistic development and equal access for all learners.
History
Tullamore Educate Together National School was founded in 2004 by a group of parents seeking an alternative to denominational education. It became the first and only multi‑denominational primary school in County Offaly. Cathy Lyons assumed the role of Principal in January 2007. Since its inception, enrolment has grown to over two hundred pupils, supported by a teaching staff of twelve, a Special Needs Assistant and three ancillary staff. The school is currently undergoing extensions to add a new hall and an ASD unit (The ARC).
Applying to Tullamore Educate Together 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.
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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 Tullamore Educate Together 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 Tullamore Educate Together National School
How many pupils attend Tullamore Educate Together National School?
Tullamore Educate Together National School has 236 pupils enrolled, 117 girls and 119 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Tullamore Educate Together National School a DEIS school?
No. Tullamore Educate Together 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 Tullamore Educate Together National School?
Tullamore Educate Together National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.