How many pupils go to St Emer's National School?

St Emer's National School has 215 pupils: 120 boys and 95 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Emer's National School a mixed school?

Yes. St Emer's National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Emer's National School?

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

Does St Emer's National School teach through Irish?

No. St Emer's National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Emer's National School a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read St Emer's National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Emer's National School's roll number, 19753H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Emer's National School?

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

St Emer's National School

Templemichael, Co. Longford

215 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Emer's National School is a primary school in Templemichael, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 ND29). Martina McCormack is the principal of St Emer's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 215
Boys and girls: Mixed · 120 boys, 95 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19753H

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 St Emer's National School?: St Emer's National School is a primary school in Templemichael, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 ND29).
Who is the principal of St Emer's National School?: Martina McCormack is the principal of St Emer's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Emer's National School?: St Emer's National School has 215 pupils: 120 boys and 95 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Emer's National School a mixed school?: Yes. St Emer's National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Emer's National School?: St Emer's National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Emer's National School teach through Irish?: No. St Emer's National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Emer's National School a DEIS school?: Yes. St Emer's National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Emer's National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Emer's National School's roll number, 19753H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Emer's National School?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Micheal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Emer's National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Emer's National SchoolThis school		215	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh MichealLongford	1.0 km	224	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Josephs ConventLongford Town	1.1 km	527	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Johns National SchoolLongford	1.3 km	67	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
St Christophers S SLongford	1.5 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil an LongfoirtAn Longfort	2.2 km	112	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Cnoc an MharcaighLongford	3.4 km	289	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

St Emers
Templemichael
Co Longford
N39ND29

Principal: Martina McCormack on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 043 334 1188
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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