How many pupils go to Taunagh National School?

Taunagh National School has 30 pupils: 15 boys and 15 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Taunagh National School a mixed school?

Yes. Taunagh National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Taunagh National School?

Taunagh National School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Taunagh National School teach through Irish?

No. Taunagh National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Taunagh National School a DEIS school?

No. Taunagh National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Taunagh National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Taunagh National School's roll number, 13196R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Taunagh National School?

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

Taunagh National School

Riverstown, Co. Sligo

30 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Taunagh National School is a primary school in Riverstown, Co. Sligo (Eircode F52 HE92). Chloe McGoldrick is the principal of Taunagh National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 30
Boys and girls: Mixed · 15 boys, 15 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13196R

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 Taunagh National School?: Taunagh National School is a primary school in Riverstown, Co. Sligo (Eircode F52 HE92).
Who is the principal of Taunagh National School?: Chloe McGoldrick is the principal of Taunagh National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Taunagh National School?: Taunagh National School has 30 pupils: 15 boys and 15 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Taunagh National School a mixed school?: Yes. Taunagh National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Taunagh National School?: Taunagh National School has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Taunagh National School teach through Irish?: No. Taunagh National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Taunagh National School a DEIS school?: No. Taunagh National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Taunagh National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Taunagh National School's roll number, 13196R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Taunagh National School?: The closest is Ardkeerin NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Taunagh National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Taunagh National SchoolThis school		30	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Ardkeerin NSRiverstown	200 m	111	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Sooey NSBoyle	4.0 km	112	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cnoc MionnaBallymote	4.9 km	52	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN ClochogBoyle	6.0 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilross NSBallintogher	7.1 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballintogher NSBallintogher	8.0 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Riverstown
Co. Sligo
F52HE92

Principal: Chloe McGoldrick on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 916 5605
Email: [email protected]
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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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