Tulsk National School
CASTLEREA, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 77 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 33 girls, 44 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16034G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Tulsk National School is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school situated in Castlerea, County Roscommon. Operating under the patronage of Bishop Kevin Doran, the school embraces a Catholic ethos while warmly welcoming pupils of all faiths, fostering an environment of genuine respect and tolerance. The curriculum is delivered within a vibrant learning community that values both academic achievement and the holistic development of each child. The school benefits from a modern, state‑of‑the‑art extension opened in 2010, which houses a dedicated Physical Education gym, a well‑equipped resource room, a staff room and contemporary indoor toilet facilities. Earlier extensions have provided spacious classrooms, a large Infants room and central heating, ensuring a comfortable and adaptable learning environment. A strong emphasis on active learning is evident through participation in programmes such as the Green Schools initiative, Active Schools Week and a variety of cultural and extracurricular activities that enrich pupils’ experiences beyond the classroom.
History
Tulsk National School opened its doors on 21 February 1911 under Master Michael Shannon, with 51 pupils enrolled. In 1965 the nearby Rathnagly School was amalgamated with Tulsk. A major renovation in 1968 replaced a folding partition with a solid wall, added separate toilet blocks for boys and girls and created an open yard. A further extension in 1995 introduced a large Infants room, a new classroom, central heating and indoor toilets; it was officially opened on 6 March 1996 by Bishop Christopher Jones. Responding to increased enrolment, a state‑of‑the‑art building was added in 2009, featuring a new classroom, PE gym, resource room, staff room and modern toilets, and was opened on 25 May 2010 by Bishop C. Jones. The school today is celebrated for its vibrant learning community and long‑standing tradition of education.
Applying to Tulsk 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 Tulsk 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 Tulsk National School
How many pupils attend Tulsk National School?
Tulsk National School has 77 pupils enrolled, 33 girls and 44 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Tulsk National School a DEIS school?
No. Tulsk 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 Tulsk National School?
Tulsk National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.