Who is the principal of C.B.S. Roscommon?

Kevin Scollan is the principal of C.B.S. Roscommon, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is C.B.S. Roscommon a mixed school?

No. C.B.S. Roscommon is a boys' school.

Is C.B.S. Roscommon fee-paying?

No. C.B.S. Roscommon is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.

What is the ethos of C.B.S. Roscommon?

C.B.S. Roscommon has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.

Does C.B.S. Roscommon teach through Irish?

No. C.B.S. Roscommon teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is C.B.S. Roscommon a DEIS school?

No. C.B.S. Roscommon is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read C.B.S. Roscommon's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by C.B.S. Roscommon's roll number, 65080P, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near C.B.S. Roscommon?

The closest is Mercy College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

C.B.S. Roscommon

Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon

450 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 19 NovemberFirst Year and Special ClassAdd to calendar
Applications close: Thursday, 10 DecemberFirst Year and Special ClassAdd to calendar
Offers by: Tuesday, 22 DecemberFirst Year and Special ClassAdd to calendar

From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Students this year

450 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 80
2nd year: 74
3rd year: 85
TY: 63
5th year: 77
6th year: 71

Transition Year: 63 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (85). That usually means TY is optional here.

What it costs

Tuition fees: None. The school is in the free education scheme.
Schoolbooks: Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.

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At a glance

C.B.S. Roscommon is a voluntary secondary school in Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 V273). C.B.S. Roscommon has 450 students: 450 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Boys only · 450 boys
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: Edmund Rice Schools Trust
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 65080P

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is C.B.S. Roscommon?: C.B.S. Roscommon is a voluntary secondary school in Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 V273).
How many students go to C.B.S. Roscommon?: C.B.S. Roscommon has 450 students: 450 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of C.B.S. Roscommon?: Kevin Scollan is the principal of C.B.S. Roscommon, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is C.B.S. Roscommon a mixed school?: No. C.B.S. Roscommon is a boys' school.
Is C.B.S. Roscommon fee-paying?: No. C.B.S. Roscommon is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
What is the ethos of C.B.S. Roscommon?: C.B.S. Roscommon has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
Does C.B.S. Roscommon teach through Irish?: No. C.B.S. Roscommon teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does C.B.S. Roscommon have Transition Year?: 63 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (85). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is C.B.S. Roscommon a DEIS school?: No. C.B.S. Roscommon is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read C.B.S. Roscommon's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by C.B.S. Roscommon's roll number, 65080P, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near C.B.S. Roscommon?: The closest is Mercy College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

C.B.S. Roscommon compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
C.B.S. RoscommonThis school		450	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications open, Thu, 19 Nov	No	No
Mercy CollegeRoscommon Town	200 m	505	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Roscommon Community CollegeRoscommon	300 m	603	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Coláiste MhuireBallygar	14.1 km	306	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Lanesboro Community CollegeLanesboro	14.8 km	275	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireStrokestown	17.7 km	671	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications open, Tue, 20 Oct	No	No
Elphin Community CollegeCastlerea	24.3 km	206	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Abbeytown
Galway Rd.
Roscommon Town
Co. Roscommon
F42V273

Principal: Kevin Scollan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 662 6496
Email: [email protected]
Website: cbsroscommon.ie
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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