SN Lathrach 2

Kingscourt, Co. Cavan

129 pupilsMixedCatholic

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SN Lathrach 2 is a primary school in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 XD80). Michael Buckley is the principal of SN Lathrach 2, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
129
Boys and girls
Mixed · 54 boys, 75 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
14211P

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 SN Lathrach 2?
SN Lathrach 2 is a primary school in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 XD80).
Who is the principal of SN Lathrach 2?
Michael Buckley is the principal of SN Lathrach 2, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Lathrach 2?
SN Lathrach 2 has 129 pupils: 54 boys and 75 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Lathrach 2 a mixed school?
Yes. SN Lathrach 2 takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Lathrach 2?
SN Lathrach 2 has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Lathrach 2 teach through Irish?
No. SN Lathrach 2 teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Lathrach 2 a DEIS school?
No. SN Lathrach 2 is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Lathrach 2's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Lathrach 2's roll number, 14211P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Lathrach 2?
The closest is St Josephs NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 4 schools in Kingscourt · Every school in Co. Cavan

Closest schools

SN Lathrach 2 compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN Lathrach 2This school 129 Mixed Catholic No No
St Josephs NSKingscourt 3.8 km 377 Mixed Catholic No No
Cabra Central NSKingscourt 3.9 km 57 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Corlea NSKingscourt 4.7 km 9 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Baile na MonaBailieboro 6.0 km 108 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Blaithin IosaCarrickmacross 6.3 km 27 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Nais Naomh AineKells 6.7 km 12 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Muff
Kingscourt
Co Cavan
A82XD80

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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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