Whitehall National School
Tarmonbarry, Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 93 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 49 girls, 44 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14049J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Whitehall National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in Tarmonbarry, County Longford. Operating under the patronage of Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin, the school embraces a strong Catholic ethos while welcoming children of all faiths and none. Its educational philosophy is holistic, aiming to nurture the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development of each pupil. The school’s mission stresses a safe, happy, healthy and welcoming environment where every child can reach their full potential, guided by the motto “Our talents are God’s gift to us. Our gift to God is what we do with them.” The teaching team comprises four mainstream class teachers, two Special Educational Needs (SET) teachers (one part‑time), a Special Needs Assistant and a part‑time secretary, providing a supportive framework for diverse learning needs. Emphasis is placed on inclusive practices, caring relationships and a vibrant school life that balances academic rigour with spiritual and cultural enrichment. Facilities and daily routines are designed to foster a sense of community, encouraging pupils to develop confidence, creativity and a love of learning within a nurturing setting.
Applying to Whitehall 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 Whitehall 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 Whitehall National School
How many pupils attend Whitehall National School?
Whitehall National School has 93 pupils enrolled, 49 girls and 44 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Whitehall National School a DEIS school?
No. Whitehall 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 Whitehall National School?
Whitehall National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.