Dromin NS

Dunleer, Co. Louth

97 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Dromin NS is a primary school in Dunleer, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 VP44). Seán Clare is the principal of Dromin NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
97
Boys and girls
Mixed · 47 boys, 50 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
06576N

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 Dromin NS?
Dromin NS is a primary school in Dunleer, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 VP44).
Who is the principal of Dromin NS?
Seán Clare is the principal of Dromin NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Dromin NS?
Dromin NS has 97 pupils: 47 boys and 50 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Dromin NS a mixed school?
Yes. Dromin NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Dromin NS?
Dromin NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Dromin NS teach through Irish?
No. Dromin NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Dromin NS a DEIS school?
No. Dromin NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Dromin NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dromin NS's roll number, 06576N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Dromin NS?
The closest is SN San Nioclas. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 5 schools in Dunleer · Every school in Co. Louth

Closest schools

Dromin NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Dromin NSThis school 97 Mixed Catholic No No
SN San NioclasCastlebellingham 2.5 km 49 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Chaoimhin NaofaDunleer 3.0 km 148 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Bhride Mixed NSDunleer 3.2 km 202 Mixed Catholic No No
St Marys Special SchDrumcar 4.9 km 111 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Chill SarainCastlebellingham 5.9 km 161 Mixed Catholic No No
S N Mhuire na TrocaireArdee 5.9 km 339 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Dromin
Dunleer
Co. Louth
A92VP44

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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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