How many pupils go to Fermoyle Mixed NS?

Fermoyle Mixed NS has 112 pupils: 59 boys and 53 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Fermoyle Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Fermoyle Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Fermoyle Mixed NS?

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

Does Fermoyle Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Fermoyle Mixed NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Fermoyle Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Fermoyle Mixed NS's roll number, 13320P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Fermoyle Mixed NS?

The closest is Lanesborough Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Fermoyle Mixed NS

Lanesboro, Co. Longford

112 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Fermoyle Mixed NS is a primary school in Lanesboro, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 E899). Elaine Sheridan is the principal of Fermoyle Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 112
Boys and girls: Mixed · 59 boys, 53 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13320P

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 Fermoyle Mixed NS?: Fermoyle Mixed NS is a primary school in Lanesboro, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 E899).
Who is the principal of Fermoyle Mixed NS?: Elaine Sheridan is the principal of Fermoyle Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Fermoyle Mixed NS?: Fermoyle Mixed NS has 112 pupils: 59 boys and 53 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Fermoyle Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Fermoyle Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Fermoyle Mixed NS?: Fermoyle Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Fermoyle Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Fermoyle Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Fermoyle Mixed NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Fermoyle Mixed NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Fermoyle Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Fermoyle Mixed NS's roll number, 13320P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Fermoyle Mixed NS?: The closest is Lanesborough Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Fermoyle Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Fermoyle Mixed NSThis school		112	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Lanesborough Primary SchoolLanesborough	5.5 km	88	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireLanesborough	5.7 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh MhuireBaile Nua an Chaisil	5.8 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cloontagh Mixed NSKillashee	6.7 km	14	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilteevan NSKilteevan	8.1 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Cloontuskert National SchoolLanesboro	8.5 km	82	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Fermoyle
Lanesboro
Co. Longford
N39E899

Principal: Elaine Sheridan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 043 332 1959
Email: [email protected]
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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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