Athleague NS

Athleague, Co. Roscommon

105 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Athleague NS is a primary school in Athleague, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 VF95). Avril Egan is the principal of Athleague NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
105
Boys and girls
Mixed · 56 boys, 49 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
15308M

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 Athleague NS?
Athleague NS is a primary school in Athleague, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 VF95).
Who is the principal of Athleague NS?
Avril Egan is the principal of Athleague NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Athleague NS?
Athleague NS has 105 pupils: 56 boys and 49 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Athleague NS a mixed school?
Yes. Athleague NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Athleague NS?
Athleague NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Athleague NS teach through Irish?
No. Athleague NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Athleague NS a DEIS school?
No. Athleague NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Athleague NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Athleague NS's roll number, 15308M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Athleague NS?
The closest is Mount Talbot NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Roscommon

Closest schools

Athleague NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Athleague NSThis school 105 Mixed Catholic No No
Mount Talbot NSMount Talbot 4.7 km 24 Mixed Catholic No No
Ciaran NaofaFuerty 5.7 km 60 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil de hIdeBóthar na Gaillimhe 6.7 km 149 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Tisrara National SchoolFour Roads 6.7 km 54 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Mhuire Gan SmalBallygar 7.3 km 81 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Cóman's Wood Primary SchoolRoscommon 7.5 km 605 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Athleague
Co. Roscommon
F42VF95

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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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