How many pupils go to Cloonlyon NS?

Cloonlyon NS has 28 pupils: 15 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Cloonlyon NS a mixed school?

Yes. Cloonlyon NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Cloonlyon NS?

Cloonlyon NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Cloonlyon NS teach through Irish?

No. Cloonlyon NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Cloonlyon NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Cloonlyon NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Cloonlyon NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cloonlyon NS's roll number, 12936D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Cloonlyon NS?

The closest is SN Sheamais. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Cloonlyon NS

Charlestown, Co. Mayo

28 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Cloonlyon NS is a primary school in Charlestown, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 CH96). Des Haran is the principal of Cloonlyon NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 28
Boys and girls: Mixed · 15 boys, 13 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12936D

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 Cloonlyon NS?: Cloonlyon NS is a primary school in Charlestown, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 CH96).
Who is the principal of Cloonlyon NS?: Des Haran is the principal of Cloonlyon NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Cloonlyon NS?: Cloonlyon NS has 28 pupils: 15 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Cloonlyon NS a mixed school?: Yes. Cloonlyon NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Cloonlyon NS?: Cloonlyon NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Cloonlyon NS teach through Irish?: No. Cloonlyon NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Cloonlyon NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Cloonlyon NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Cloonlyon NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cloonlyon NS's roll number, 12936D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Cloonlyon NS?: The closest is SN Sheamais. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Cloonlyon NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Cloonlyon NSThis school		28	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN SheamaisSwinford	2.4 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Athracht NfaCharlestown	4.2 km	268	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Tamhnighan FheadhaCharlestown	4.3 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Culmore NSSwinford	4.3 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Nmh TreasaKilkelly	6.4 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an Trian LairSwinford	6.8 km	66	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cloonlyon
Charlestown
Co. Mayo
F12CH96

Principal: Des Haran on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 925 4932
Email: [email protected]
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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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