Newtowngore NS

Newtowngore, Co. Leitrim

30 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Newtowngore NS is a primary school in Newtowngore, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 RY65). Zena Anderson is the principal of Newtowngore NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
30
Boys and girls
Mixed · 17 boys, 13 girls
Ethos
Church of Ireland
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
09353I

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 Newtowngore NS?
Newtowngore NS is a primary school in Newtowngore, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 RY65).
Who is the principal of Newtowngore NS?
Zena Anderson is the principal of Newtowngore NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Newtowngore NS?
Newtowngore NS has 30 pupils: 17 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Newtowngore NS a mixed school?
Yes. Newtowngore NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Newtowngore NS?
Newtowngore NS has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Newtowngore NS teach through Irish?
No. Newtowngore NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Newtowngore NS a DEIS school?
No. Newtowngore NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Newtowngore NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Newtowngore NS's roll number, 09353I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Newtowngore NS?
The closest is Drumeela NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Leitrim

Closest schools

Newtowngore NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Newtowngore NSThis school 30 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Drumeela NSCarrigallen PO 3.3 km 30 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Naomh MhuireCarrigallen 3.7 km 35 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Aughawillan NSGaradice 5.6 km 30 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh MaodhogBallyconnell 6.7 km 68 Mixed Catholic No No
Carrigallen NSCarrigallen 7.3 km 181 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Chlann NaofaBallinamore 8.4 km 237 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Mullyaster
Newtowngore
Co. Leitrim
N41RY65

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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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