How many pupils go to Drumgossatt NS?

Drumgossatt NS has 75 pupils: 32 boys and 43 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Drumgossatt NS a mixed school?

Yes. Drumgossatt NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Drumgossatt NS?

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

Does Drumgossatt NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Drumgossatt NS a DEIS school?

No. Drumgossatt NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Drumgossatt NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Drumgossatt NS's roll number, 14071C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Drumgossatt NS?

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

Drumgossatt NS

Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan

75 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Drumgossatt NS is a primary school in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A81 X827). Breege Brennan is the principal of Drumgossatt NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 75
Boys and girls: Mixed · 32 boys, 43 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14071C

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 Drumgossatt NS?: Drumgossatt NS is a primary school in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A81 X827).
Who is the principal of Drumgossatt NS?: Breege Brennan is the principal of Drumgossatt NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Drumgossatt NS?: Drumgossatt NS has 75 pupils: 32 boys and 43 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Drumgossatt NS a mixed school?: Yes. Drumgossatt NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Drumgossatt NS?: Drumgossatt NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Drumgossatt NS teach through Irish?: No. Drumgossatt NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Drumgossatt NS a DEIS school?: No. Drumgossatt NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Drumgossatt NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Drumgossatt NS's roll number, 14071C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Drumgossatt NS?: The closest is SN Blaithin Iosa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Drumgossatt NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Drumgossatt NSThis school		75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Blaithin IosaCarrickmacross	3.0 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cabra Central NSKingscourt	4.1 km	57	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Joseph's National SchoolCarrickmacross	4.9 km	234	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Bunscoil Louis NaofaCarrickmacross	5.0 km	258	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil RoisCarraig Mhachaire Rois	5.0 km	260	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil BrideCarrickmacross	5.5 km	106	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Drumgossatt
Carrickmacross
Co. Monaghan
A81X827

Principal: Breege Brennan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 042 966 2340
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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