SN Columcille

Drogheda, Co. Louth

151 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Columcille is a primary school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 TW50). Anne Marie Ford is the principal of SN Columcille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
151
Boys and girls
Mixed · 89 boys, 62 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
01434O

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Columcille?
SN Columcille is a primary school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 TW50).
Who is the principal of SN Columcille?
Anne Marie Ford is the principal of SN Columcille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Columcille?
SN Columcille has 151 pupils: 89 boys and 62 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Columcille a mixed school?
Yes. SN Columcille takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Columcille?
SN Columcille has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Columcille teach through Irish?
No. SN Columcille teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Columcille a DEIS school?
No. SN Columcille is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Columcille's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Columcille's roll number, 01434O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Columcille?
The closest is SN Naomh Fhionain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 19 schools in Drogheda · Every school in Co. Louth

Closest schools

SN Columcille compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN ColumcilleThis school 151 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh FhionainDunleer 2.9 km 100 Mixed Catholic No No
St Marys Special SchDrumcar 3.9 km 111 Mixed Catholic No No
Walshestown NSClogherhead 4.1 km 95 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Bhride Mixed NSDunleer 4.3 km 202 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Chill SarainCastlebellingham 6.5 km 161 Mixed Catholic No No
SN PadraigDrogheda 6.9 km 172 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Tullydonnell
Togher
Drogheda
Co. Louth
A92TW50

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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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