How many pupils go to Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS?

Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS has 64 pupils: 33 boys and 31 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS a mixed school?

Yes. Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS?

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

Does Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS teach through Irish?

No. Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS a DEIS school?

No. Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS's roll number, 15562D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS?

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

Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS

Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

64 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS is a primary school in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 XH26). Martin Carroll is the principal of Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 64
Boys and girls: Mixed · 33 boys, 31 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15562D

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 Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS?: Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS is a primary school in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 XH26).
Who is the principal of Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS?: Martin Carroll is the principal of Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS?: Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS has 64 pupils: 33 boys and 31 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS a mixed school?: Yes. Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS?: Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS teach through Irish?: No. Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS a DEIS school?: No. Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS's roll number, 15562D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS?: The closest is Naomh Pius X NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Cloch an Tsionnaigh NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Cloch an Tsionnaigh NSThis school		64	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh Pius X NSPortlaoise	4.0 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BhrideRathdowney	6.8 km	244	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Fionntan NaofaPortlaoise	7.2 km	60	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Tíghearnach NaofaRathdowney	7.6 km	108	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rushall NSMountrath	8.2 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Our Ladys Meadow National SchooDurrow	8.7 km	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Foxrock
Ballacolla
Abbeyleix
Co. Laois
R32XH26

Principal: Martin Carroll on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 873 8546
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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