How many pupils go to Leitrim Mixed NS?

Leitrim Mixed NS has 220 pupils: 116 boys and 104 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Leitrim Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Leitrim Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Leitrim Mixed NS?

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

Does Leitrim Mixed NS teach through Irish?

No. Leitrim Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Leitrim Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. Leitrim Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Leitrim Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Leitrim Mixed NS's roll number, 01125B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Leitrim Mixed NS?

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

Leitrim Mixed NS

Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

220 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Leitrim Mixed NS is a primary school in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 EC81). Richella Kelly is the principal of Leitrim Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 220
Boys and girls: Mixed · 116 boys, 104 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 01125B

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 Leitrim Mixed NS?: Leitrim Mixed NS is a primary school in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 EC81).
Who is the principal of Leitrim Mixed NS?: Richella Kelly is the principal of Leitrim Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Leitrim Mixed NS?: Leitrim Mixed NS has 220 pupils: 116 boys and 104 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Leitrim Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Leitrim Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Leitrim Mixed NS?: Leitrim Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Leitrim Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Leitrim Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Leitrim Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Leitrim Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Leitrim Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Leitrim Mixed NS's roll number, 01125B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Leitrim Mixed NS?: The closest is SN Naomh Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Leitrim Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Leitrim Mixed NSThis school		220	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh MhuireCarrick-on-Shannon	3.8 km	9	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil LiatromaCora Droma Rúisc	5.0 km	203	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil MhuireCarrick-on-Shannon	5.2 km	442	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
N Micheal agus PadraigBoyle	6.4 km	156	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks NSDrumshanbo	6.4 km	243	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St BridsCarrick-on-Shannon	7.3 km	142	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Leitrim Village
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co. Leitrim
N41EC81

Principal: Richella Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 962 1205
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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