Diarmada NS

Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath

90 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Diarmada NS is a primary school in Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 WC61). JoAnne McCormack. is the principal of Diarmada NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
90
Boys and girls
Mixed · 35 boys, 55 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18036U

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Diarmada NS?
Diarmada NS is a primary school in Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 WC61).
Who is the principal of Diarmada NS?
JoAnne McCormack. is the principal of Diarmada NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Diarmada NS?
Diarmada NS has 90 pupils: 35 boys and 55 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Diarmada NS a mixed school?
Yes. Diarmada NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Diarmada NS?
Diarmada NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Diarmada NS teach through Irish?
No. Diarmada NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Diarmada NS a DEIS school?
No. Diarmada NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Diarmada NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Diarmada NS's roll number, 18036U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Diarmada NS?
The closest is Castlepollard Paroc.ns. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 4 schools in Castlepollard · Every school in Co. Westmeath

Closest schools

Diarmada NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Diarmada NSThis school 90 Mixed Catholic No No
Castlepollard Paroc.nsCastlepollard 4.0 km 25 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Castlepollard Mixed NSCastlepollard 4.2 km 169 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Baile na gCailleach N SMullingar 5.4 km 166 Mixed Catholic No No
St Feighans Mixed NSCastlepollard 6.3 km 100 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil MhuireMullingar 6.3 km 83 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Chruimin NaofaMultyfarnham 7.0 km 222 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Castlepollard
Co. Westmeath
N91WC61

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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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