How many pupils go to Tarmon NS?

Tarmon NS has 276 pupils: 147 boys and 129 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Tarmon NS a mixed school?

Yes. Tarmon NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Tarmon NS?

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

Does Tarmon NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Tarmon NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Tarmon NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tarmon NS's roll number, 13757I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Tarmon NS?

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

Tarmon NS

Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

276 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Tarmon NS is a primary school in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 K298). Ciarán Ó Dubhda is the principal of Tarmon NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 276
Boys and girls: Mixed · 147 boys, 129 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13757I

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 Tarmon NS?: Tarmon NS is a primary school in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 K298).
Who is the principal of Tarmon NS?: Ciarán Ó Dubhda is the principal of Tarmon NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Tarmon NS?: Tarmon NS has 276 pupils: 147 boys and 129 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Tarmon NS a mixed school?: Yes. Tarmon NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Tarmon NS?: Tarmon NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Tarmon NS teach through Irish?: No. Tarmon NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Tarmon NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Tarmon NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Tarmon NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tarmon NS's roll number, 13757I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Tarmon NS?: The closest is SN Pol Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Tarmon NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Tarmon NSThis school		276	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Pol NaofaCastlerea	3.0 km	66	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Annes Con NSCastlerea	3.2 km	141	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Micheal NaofaCastlerea	3.2 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Bride's N.S.Castlerea	6.1 km	89	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castleplunkett NSCastlerea	6.4 km	44	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballanagare NSCastlerea	8.2 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Tarmon
Castlerea
Co. Roscommon
F45K298

Principal: Ciarán Ó Dubhda on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 962 1143
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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