About Us

Our School

  • The official name of the school is Scoil Naomh Clár (St. Clare's National School) but it is commonly known as Tubberclare National School.
     
  • Tubberclare National School is a rural school set in beautiful, idyllic surroundings about seven miles from the town of Athlone on the Longford/Cavan road (N55).
     
  • It is a mixed school with an enrolment of 280 pupils.
     
  • There are 10 mainstream teachers, 2 Special Education Teachers, 3 Special Needs Assistants, an Art teacher and a French teacher.
     
  • Mr. Oliver Keating is the School Principal.

 Development

The school was built in 1961, a four teacher school, extended in 1976 and again in 1992. Plans for a further major extension have been approved by the Dept. of Education and Science.

     
 Front of School: June 2010  Rear of School: June 2010

 

The School Crest was designed by Ms. Eithne Gallagher.  The following is a short explanation of the symbols.

  • Celtic designs forming a circle around the outside reflect the Irish ethos that encompasses the school.

  • The book and oak leaf are symbols of learning and wisdom.

  • The pinnacle and lake reflect the geographical location of the school in the midlands.

  • The bird symbolises the freedom that education bestows on the child.  The quest for knowledge assists them on their journey through life.

   

Contact Details

Principal: Mr. Oliver Keating

Post: Tubberclare, Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Telephone: 090 6485126

Email: info@tubberclarens.ie
 


 

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