How many pupils go to Scoil Rois?

Scoil Rois has 260 pupils: 129 boys and 131 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Rois a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Rois takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Rois?

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

Does Scoil Rois teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil Rois is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Scoil Rois a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Rois is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Rois's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Rois's roll number, 19857T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Rois?

The closest is Bunscoil Louis Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Rois

Carraig Mhachaire Rois, Co. Monaghan

260 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Scoil Rois is a primary school in Carraig Mhachaire Rois, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A81 H663). Bernard Ó Cathmhaoil is the principal of Scoil Rois, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 260
Boys and girls: Mixed · 129 boys, 131 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19857T

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 Scoil Rois?: Scoil Rois is a primary school in Carraig Mhachaire Rois, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A81 H663).
Who is the principal of Scoil Rois?: Bernard Ó Cathmhaoil is the principal of Scoil Rois, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Rois?: Scoil Rois has 260 pupils: 129 boys and 131 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Rois a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Rois takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Rois?: Scoil Rois has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Rois teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Rois is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Rois a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Rois is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Rois's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Rois's roll number, 19857T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Rois?: The closest is Bunscoil Louis Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Rois compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil RoisThis school		260	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Bunscoil Louis NaofaCarrickmacross	100 m	258	Girls	Catholic	No	No
St Joseph's National SchoolCarrickmacross	400 m	234	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Naomh MichealCarrickmacross	4.2 km	108	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naoimh EannaCarrickmacross	4.8 km	203	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Drumgossatt NSCarrickmacross	5.0 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lisdoonan NSCarrickmacross	6.1 km	150	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cloch Bhaile
Carraig Mhachaire Rois
Co. Mhuineacháin
A81H663

Principal: Bernard Ó Cathmhaoil on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 042 966 2267
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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