Cloonacool NS

Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo

103 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Cloonacool NS is a primary school in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 TV07). Emily Whitehead is the principal of Cloonacool NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
103
Boys and girls
Mixed · 57 boys, 46 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
04802J

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Cloonacool NS?
Cloonacool NS is a primary school in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 TV07).
Who is the principal of Cloonacool NS?
Emily Whitehead is the principal of Cloonacool NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Cloonacool NS?
Cloonacool NS has 103 pupils: 57 boys and 46 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Cloonacool NS a mixed school?
Yes. Cloonacool NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Cloonacool NS?
Cloonacool NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Cloonacool NS teach through Irish?
No. Cloonacool NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Cloonacool NS a DEIS school?
No. Cloonacool NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Cloonacool NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cloonacool NS's roll number, 04802J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Cloonacool NS?
The closest is SN Muire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 5 schools in Tubbercurry · Every school in Co. Sligo

Closest schools

Cloonacool NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Cloonacool NSThis school 103 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Muire Gan SmalTubbercurry 4.9 km 103 Mixed Catholic No No
Holy Family SchoolTubbercurry 6.2 km 192 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Castlerock NSAclare 6.9 km 31 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Our Lady's National SchoolTourlestrane 7.4 km 40 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naithi NaofaTubbercurry 8.2 km 77 Mixed Catholic No No
Moylough NSTubbercurry 9.4 km 100 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Cloonacool
Tubbercurry
Co. Sligo
F91TV07

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Next school holidays

  • In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
  • In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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