How many pupils go to Aughavas NS?

Aughavas NS has 42 pupils: 21 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Aughavas NS a mixed school?

Yes. Aughavas NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Aughavas NS?

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

Does Aughavas NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Aughavas NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Aughavas NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Aughavas NS's roll number, 14339S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Aughavas NS?

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

Aughavas NS

Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim

42 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Aughavas NS is a primary school in Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim (Eircode H12 YY74). Marian Crinnigan is the principal of Aughavas NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 42
Boys and girls: Mixed · 21 boys, 21 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14339S

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 Aughavas NS?: Aughavas NS is a primary school in Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim (Eircode H12 YY74).
Who is the principal of Aughavas NS?: Marian Crinnigan is the principal of Aughavas NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Aughavas NS?: Aughavas NS has 42 pupils: 21 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Aughavas NS a mixed school?: Yes. Aughavas NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Aughavas NS?: Aughavas NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Aughavas NS teach through Irish?: No. Aughavas NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Aughavas NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Aughavas NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Aughavas NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Aughavas NS's roll number, 14339S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Aughavas NS?: The closest is Faitima NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Aughavas NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Aughavas NSThis school		42	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Faitima NSCarrick on Shannon	4.6 km	63	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Carrigallen NSCarrigallen	5.2 km	181	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Patricks NS LongfordMoyne	7.1 km	108	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh MhuireCarrigallen	7.1 km	35	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Drumeela NSCarrigallen PO	8.1 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Newtowngore NSNewtowngore	9.5 km	30	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Aughavas
Carrigallen
Co.Leitrim
H12YY74

Principal: Marian Crinnigan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 963 6326
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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