Clooniquin NS

Elphin, Co. Roscommon

44 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Clooniquin NS is a primary school in Elphin, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 Y045). Lorna Keaveney is the principal of Clooniquin NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
44
Boys and girls
Mixed · 22 boys, 22 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18027T

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 Clooniquin NS?
Clooniquin NS is a primary school in Elphin, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F45 Y045).
Who is the principal of Clooniquin NS?
Lorna Keaveney is the principal of Clooniquin NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Clooniquin NS?
Clooniquin NS has 44 pupils: 22 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Clooniquin NS a mixed school?
Yes. Clooniquin NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Clooniquin NS?
Clooniquin NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Clooniquin NS teach through Irish?
No. Clooniquin NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Clooniquin NS a DEIS school?
No. Clooniquin NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Clooniquin NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clooniquin NS's roll number, 18027T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Clooniquin NS?
The closest is Tulsk NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Elphin · Every school in Co. Roscommon

Closest schools

Clooniquin NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Clooniquin NSThis school 44 Mixed Catholic No No
Tulsk NSCastlerea 3.4 km 77 Mixed Catholic No No
Abbeycarton NSElphin 5.3 km 138 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Mary's PrimaryStrokestown 8.4 km 136 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Cill TrostainStrokestown 8.5 km 45 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh PadraigStrokestown 8.7 km 44 Boys Catholic No Yes
Castleplunkett NSCastlerea 9.7 km 44 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Clooneyquinn
Elphin
Co Roscommon
F45Y045

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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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