Don NS

Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon

38 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Don NS is a primary school in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 XV82). Emma Callaghan is the principal of Don NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
38
Boys and girls
Mixed · 15 boys, 23 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
15255R

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Don NS?
Don NS is a primary school in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 XV82).
Who is the principal of Don NS?
Emma Callaghan is the principal of Don NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Don NS?
Don NS has 38 pupils: 15 boys and 23 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Don NS a mixed school?
Yes. Don NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Don NS?
Don NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Don NS teach through Irish?
No. Don NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Don NS a DEIS school?
Yes. Don NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Don NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Don NS's roll number, 15255R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Don NS?
The closest is Tibohine NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Ballaghaderreen · DEIS primary schools in Co. Roscommon · Every school in Co. Roscommon

Closest schools

Don NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Don NSThis school 38 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Tibohine NSCastlerea 3.7 km 56 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Fairymount NSCastlerea 4.3 km 39 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Mhuire LourdesCastlerea 4.6 km 57 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Attractas NSBallaghaderreen 5.1 km 281 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Lios A Cuill MCastlerea 5.8 km 94 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Kilmovee NSBallaghadereen 8.1 km 51 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Cortoonmore
Ballaghaderreen
F45XV82

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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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