Dromaili SN

Cavan, Co. Cavan

213 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Dromaili SN is a primary school in Cavan, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 DW77). Geraldine Dolan is the principal of Dromaili SN, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
213
Boys and girls
Mixed · 132 boys, 81 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
11541V

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 Dromaili SN?
Dromaili SN is a primary school in Cavan, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 DW77).
Who is the principal of Dromaili SN?
Geraldine Dolan is the principal of Dromaili SN, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Dromaili SN?
Dromaili SN has 213 pupils: 132 boys and 81 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Dromaili SN a mixed school?
Yes. Dromaili SN takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Dromaili SN?
Dromaili SN has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Dromaili SN teach through Irish?
No. Dromaili SN teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Dromaili SN a DEIS school?
No. Dromaili SN is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Dromaili SN's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dromaili SN's roll number, 11541V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Dromaili SN?
The closest is Gaelscoil Bhreifne. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 6 schools in Cavan · Every school in Co. Cavan

Closest schools

Dromaili SN compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Dromaili SNThis school 213 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil BhreifneAn Cabhán 1.9 km 193 Mixed Multi-denominational Yes Yes
SN Naomh Feidhlim Boys Snr SchCavan 1.9 km 265 Mostly boys Catholic No Yes
Cavan 1 NSCavan 2.0 km 102 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
St Clares Primary SchoolCavan 2.2 km 548 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Drom CnamhDrumcrave 4.0 km 47 Mixed Catholic No No
Kilmore Central NSKilmore 4.2 km 49 Mixed Church of Ireland No No

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Contact

Drumelis
Cavan
Co. Cavan
H12DW77

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Next school holidays

  • In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 10 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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