How many pupils go to Cloontuskert National School?

Cloontuskert National School has 82 pupils: 35 boys and 47 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Cloontuskert National School a mixed school?

Yes. Cloontuskert National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Cloontuskert National School?

Cloontuskert National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Cloontuskert National School teach through Irish?

No. Cloontuskert National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Cloontuskert National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Cloontuskert National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Cloontuskert National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cloontuskert National School's roll number, 18116S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Cloontuskert National School?

The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Cloontuskert National School

Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon

82 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Cloontuskert National School is a primary school in Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon (Eircode N39 AT80). Therese Concannon is the principal of Cloontuskert National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 82
Boys and girls: Mixed · 35 boys, 47 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18116S

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 Cloontuskert National School?: Cloontuskert National School is a primary school in Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon (Eircode N39 AT80).
Who is the principal of Cloontuskert National School?: Therese Concannon is the principal of Cloontuskert National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Cloontuskert National School?: Cloontuskert National School has 82 pupils: 35 boys and 47 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Cloontuskert National School a mixed school?: Yes. Cloontuskert National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Cloontuskert National School?: Cloontuskert National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Cloontuskert National School teach through Irish?: No. Cloontuskert National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Cloontuskert National School a DEIS school?: Yes. Cloontuskert National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Cloontuskert National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cloontuskert National School's roll number, 18116S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Cloontuskert National School?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Cloontuskert National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Cloontuskert National SchoolThis school		82	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireLanesborough	2.8 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lanesborough Primary SchoolLanesborough	3.4 km	88	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN O DubhlainKilrooskey	4.9 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clooncagh NSStokestown	6.3 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN MhuireCloondara	7.8 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Whitehall NSTarmonbarry	8.2 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cloontuskert
Lanesboro
N39AT80

Principal: Therese Concannon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 043 332 1817
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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