Milltown NS

Milltown, Co. Cavan

173 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Milltown NS is a primary school in Milltown, Co. Cavan (Eircode H14 AK74). Keith Conefrey is the principal of Milltown NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
173
Boys and girls
Mixed · 92 boys, 81 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
08948L

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 Milltown NS?
Milltown NS is a primary school in Milltown, Co. Cavan (Eircode H14 AK74).
Who is the principal of Milltown NS?
Keith Conefrey is the principal of Milltown NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Milltown NS?
Milltown NS has 173 pupils: 92 boys and 81 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Milltown NS a mixed school?
Yes. Milltown NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Milltown NS?
Milltown NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Milltown NS teach through Irish?
No. Milltown NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Milltown NS a DEIS school?
No. Milltown NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Milltown NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Milltown NS's roll number, 08948L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Milltown NS?
The closest is SN Mhuire Boys Senior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Cavan

Closest schools

Milltown NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Milltown NSThis school 173 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Mhuire Boys Senior SchoolBelturbet 4.3 km 74 Boys Catholic No No
Fairgreen NSBelturbet 4.4 km 33 Mixed Church of Ireland No Yes
Convent of Mercy NSBelturbet 4.4 km 163 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Kildallon NSBallyconnell 4.9 km 46 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Greach RathainBelturbet 5.3 km 69 Mixed Catholic No No
Killeshandra National School ( C of I)Killeshandra 6.7 km 48 Mixed Church of Ireland No No

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Contact

Monea
Milltown
Co. Cavan
H14AK74

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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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