How many pupils go to Mount Talbot NS?

Mount Talbot NS has 24 pupils: 12 boys and 12 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Mount Talbot NS a mixed school?

Yes. Mount Talbot NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Mount Talbot NS?

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

Does Mount Talbot NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Mount Talbot NS a DEIS school?

No. Mount Talbot NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Mount Talbot NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mount Talbot NS's roll number, 14056G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Mount Talbot NS?

The closest is Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Mount Talbot NS

Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon

24 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Mount Talbot NS is a primary school in Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 P767). Laraine Brennan is the principal of Mount Talbot NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 24
Boys and girls: Mixed · 12 boys, 12 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14056G

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

We haven't found Mount Talbot NS's junior infant enrolment dates for September 2027 yet. Most primary schools take applications in the autumn and winter before; the school's admission notice has the exact window.

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Questions parents ask

Where is Mount Talbot NS?: Mount Talbot NS is a primary school in Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 P767).
Who is the principal of Mount Talbot NS?: Laraine Brennan is the principal of Mount Talbot NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Mount Talbot NS?: Mount Talbot NS has 24 pupils: 12 boys and 12 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Mount Talbot NS a mixed school?: Yes. Mount Talbot NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Mount Talbot NS?: Mount Talbot NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Mount Talbot NS teach through Irish?: No. Mount Talbot NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Mount Talbot NS a DEIS school?: No. Mount Talbot NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Mount Talbot NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mount Talbot NS's roll number, 14056G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Mount Talbot NS?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Mount Talbot NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Mount Talbot NSThis school		24	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire Gan SmalBallygar	3.1 km	81	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Tisrara National SchoolFour Roads	4.5 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Athleague NSAthleague	4.7 km	105	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyforan Mixed NSBallinasloe	6.7 km	59	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Padraig NaofaBallygar	7.2 km	106	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Creggs Central NSCreegs	8.6 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Mount Talbot
Co. Roscommon
F42P767

Principal: Laraine Brennan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 662 4014
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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