How many pupils go to Tisrara National School?

Tisrara National School has 54 pupils: 26 boys and 28 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Tisrara National School a mixed school?

Yes. Tisrara National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Tisrara National School?

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

Does Tisrara National School teach through Irish?

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

Is Tisrara National School a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tisrara National School's roll number, 18165I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Tisrara National School?

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

Tisrara National School

Four Roads, Co. Roscommon

54 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Tisrara National School is a primary school in Four Roads, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 T295). Larry Tiernan is the principal of Tisrara National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 54
Boys and girls: Mixed · 26 boys, 28 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18165I

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 Tisrara National School?: Tisrara National School is a primary school in Four Roads, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 T295).
Who is the principal of Tisrara National School?: Larry Tiernan is the principal of Tisrara National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Tisrara National School?: Tisrara National School has 54 pupils: 26 boys and 28 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Tisrara National School a mixed school?: Yes. Tisrara National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Tisrara National School?: Tisrara National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Tisrara National School teach through Irish?: No. Tisrara National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Tisrara National School a DEIS school?: Yes. Tisrara National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Tisrara National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Tisrara National School's roll number, 18165I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Tisrara National School?: The closest is Lismoil NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Tisrara National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Tisrara National SchoolThis school		54	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Lismoil NSAthlone	4.4 km	12	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mount Talbot NSMount Talbot	4.5 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballintleva NSAthlone	5.3 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyforan Mixed NSBallinasloe	5.5 km	59	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Rath AradhRahara	5.5 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Athleague NSAthleague	6.7 km	105	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Tisrara
Four Roads
Co. Roscommon
F42T295

Principal: Larry Tiernan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 662 3367
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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