How many pupils go to Owenbeg NS?

Owenbeg NS has 36 pupils: 18 boys and 18 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Owenbeg NS a mixed school?

Yes. Owenbeg NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Owenbeg NS?

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

Does Owenbeg NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Owenbeg NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Owenbeg NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Owenbeg NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Owenbeg NS's roll number, 03924S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Owenbeg NS?

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

Owenbeg NS

Culleens, Co. Sligo

36 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Owenbeg NS is a primary school in Culleens, Co. Sligo (Eircode F26 VK13). Fionnuala Ruane is the principal of Owenbeg NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 36
Boys and girls: Mixed · 18 boys, 18 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 03924S

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 Owenbeg NS?: Owenbeg NS is a primary school in Culleens, Co. Sligo (Eircode F26 VK13).
Who is the principal of Owenbeg NS?: Fionnuala Ruane is the principal of Owenbeg NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Owenbeg NS?: Owenbeg NS has 36 pupils: 18 boys and 18 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Owenbeg NS a mixed school?: Yes. Owenbeg NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Owenbeg NS?: Owenbeg NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Owenbeg NS teach through Irish?: No. Owenbeg NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Owenbeg NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Owenbeg NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Owenbeg NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Owenbeg NS's roll number, 03924S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Owenbeg NS?: The closest is Killeenduff NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Owenbeg NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Owenbeg NSThis school		36	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Killeenduff NSEaskey	3.3 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Leaffoney NSKilglass	4.6 km	1	Girls	Church of Ireland	No	No
Rathlee NSEaskey	5.0 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Dromore West CentralDromore West	5.0 km	90	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilglass NSEnniscrone	5.3 km	114	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh IosefTempleboy	9.4 km	29	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Owenbeg
Culleens
Co. Sligo
F26VK13

Principal: Fionnuala Ruane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 096 49253
Email: [email protected]
Website: owenbegns.ie
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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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