How many pupils go to SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh?

SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh has 77 pupils: 76 boys and 1 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh a mixed school?

SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh takes mostly boys.

What is the ethos of SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh?

SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh teach through Irish?

No. SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh's roll number, 16639R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh?

The closest is St Peters NS Snr. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh

Athlone, Co. Westmeath

77 pupilsMostly boysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh is a primary school in Athlone, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 X273). Bríd McCoy is the principal of SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 77
Boys and girls: Mostly boys · 76 boys, 1 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16639R

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 SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh?: SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh is a primary school in Athlone, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N37 X273).
Who is the principal of SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh?: Bríd McCoy is the principal of SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh?: SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh has 77 pupils: 76 boys and 1 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh a mixed school?: SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh?: SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh teach through Irish?: No. SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh's roll number, 16639R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh?: The closest is St Peters NS Snr. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Deaghan O CeallaighThis school		77	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Peters NS SnrAthlone	800 m	112	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Phoil NaofaAthlone	800 m	125	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys NSAthlone	1.4 km	573	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Athlone NSAthlone	1.4 km	56	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Hildas Sp SchAthlone	1.6 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil na gCeithre MaistriÁth Luain	2.4 km	235	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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The Batteries
Athlone
Co. Westmeath
N37X273

Principal: Bríd McCoy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 649 2000
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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