How many pupils go to Ballyconell Central NS?

Ballyconell Central NS has 24 pupils: 10 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ballyconell Central NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ballyconell Central NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ballyconell Central NS?

Ballyconell Central 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 Ballyconell Central NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Ballyconell Central NS a DEIS school?

No. Ballyconell Central NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Ballyconell Central NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyconell Central NS's roll number, 11409V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ballyconell Central NS?

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

Ballyconell Central NS

Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan

24 pupilsMixedChurch of Ireland

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At a glance

Ballyconell Central NS is a primary school in Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan (Eircode H14 K125). Linda Kingston is the principal of Ballyconell Central NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 24
Boys and girls: Mixed · 10 boys, 14 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 11409V

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 Ballyconell Central NS?: Ballyconell Central NS is a primary school in Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan (Eircode H14 K125).
Who is the principal of Ballyconell Central NS?: Linda Kingston is the principal of Ballyconell Central NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballyconell Central NS?: Ballyconell Central NS has 24 pupils: 10 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballyconell Central NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ballyconell Central NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballyconell Central NS?: Ballyconell Central 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 Ballyconell Central NS teach through Irish?: No. Ballyconell Central NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballyconell Central NS a DEIS school?: No. Ballyconell Central NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ballyconell Central NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyconell Central NS's roll number, 11409V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballyconell Central NS?: The closest is Ballyconnell Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ballyconell Central NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballyconell Central NSThis school		24	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Ballyconnell Mixed NSBallyconnell	500 m	199	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Greach RathainBelturbet	4.1 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh MaodhogBallyconnell	4.3 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Aodhain NaofaBawnboy	5.9 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kildallon NSBallyconnell	6.2 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Convent of Mercy NSBelturbet	9.4 km	163	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Church Street
Ballyconnell
Co. Cavan
H14K125

Principal: Linda Kingston on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 049 952 6055
Email: [email protected]
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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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