How many pupils go to Our Lady's National School?

Our Lady's National School has 40 pupils: 19 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Our Lady's National School a mixed school?

Yes. Our Lady's National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Our Lady's National School?

Our Lady'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 Our Lady's National School teach through Irish?

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

Is Our Lady's National School a DEIS school?

No. Our Lady's National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Our Lady's National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady's National School's roll number, 20385L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Our Lady's National School?

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

Our Lady's National School

Tourlestrane, Co. Sligo

40 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Our Lady's National School is a primary school in Tourlestrane, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 K09R). Lorcan Brennan is the principal of Our Lady's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 40
Boys and girls: Mixed · 19 boys, 21 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20385L

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 Our Lady's National School?: Our Lady's National School is a primary school in Tourlestrane, Co. Sligo (Eircode F91 K09R).
Who is the principal of Our Lady's National School?: Lorcan Brennan is the principal of Our Lady's National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Our Lady's National School?: Our Lady's National School has 40 pupils: 19 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Our Lady's National School a mixed school?: Yes. Our Lady's National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Our Lady's National School?: Our Lady'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 Our Lady's National School teach through Irish?: No. Our Lady's National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Our Lady's National School a DEIS school?: No. Our Lady's National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Our Lady's National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Our Lady's National School's roll number, 20385L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Our Lady's National School?: The closest is Castlerock NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Our Lady's National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Our Lady's National SchoolThis school		40	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castlerock NSAclare	3.5 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Muire Gan SmalTubbercurry	4.1 km	103	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Muire Gan SmalCurry	5.5 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy Family SchoolTubbercurry	7.1 km	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Cloonacool NSTubbercurry	7.4 km	103	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Moylough NSTubbercurry	8.4 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Banada
Tourlestrane
Co. Sligo
F91K09R

Principal: Lorcan Brennan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 918 1219
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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