How many pupils go to Kilmovee NS?

Kilmovee NS has 51 pupils: 26 boys and 25 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Kilmovee NS a mixed school?

Yes. Kilmovee NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Kilmovee NS?

Kilmovee NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Kilmovee NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Kilmovee NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Kilmovee NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Kilmovee NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilmovee NS's roll number, 13080V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Kilmovee NS?

The closest is SN Brusna. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Kilmovee NS

Ballaghadereen, Co. Mayo

51 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Kilmovee NS is a primary school in Ballaghadereen, Co. Mayo (Eircode F45 R650). Caitriona McDonnell is the principal of Kilmovee NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 51
Boys and girls: Mixed · 26 boys, 25 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13080V

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 Kilmovee NS?: Kilmovee NS is a primary school in Ballaghadereen, Co. Mayo (Eircode F45 R650).
Who is the principal of Kilmovee NS?: Caitriona McDonnell is the principal of Kilmovee NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kilmovee NS?: Kilmovee NS has 51 pupils: 26 boys and 25 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kilmovee NS a mixed school?: Yes. Kilmovee NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kilmovee NS?: Kilmovee NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kilmovee NS teach through Irish?: No. Kilmovee NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kilmovee NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Kilmovee NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Kilmovee NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilmovee NS's roll number, 13080V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kilmovee NS?: The closest is SN Brusna. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Kilmovee NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Kilmovee NSThis school		51	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN BrusnaBallaghadereen	3.0 km	66	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Lios A Cuill MCastlerea	4.4 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Attractas NSBallaghaderreen	4.6 km	281	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Tavrane Central NSBallyhaunis	7.9 km	11	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Carracastle Central NSBallaghaderreen	7.9 km	88	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Don NSBallaghaderreen	8.1 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Ballyglass
Kilmovee
Ballaghadereen
Co. Mayo
F45R650

Principal: Caitriona McDonnell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 986 1282
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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