Aughrim NS

Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon

31 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Aughrim NS is a primary school in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon (Eircode N41 EY63). John Faughnan is the principal of Aughrim NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
31
Boys and girls
Mixed · 8 boys, 23 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
14684M

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 Aughrim NS?
Aughrim NS is a primary school in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon (Eircode N41 EY63).
Who is the principal of Aughrim NS?
John Faughnan is the principal of Aughrim NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Aughrim NS?
Aughrim NS has 31 pupils: 8 boys and 23 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Aughrim NS a mixed school?
Yes. Aughrim NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Aughrim NS?
Aughrim NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Aughrim NS teach through Irish?
No. Aughrim NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Aughrim NS a DEIS school?
No. Aughrim NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Aughrim NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Aughrim NS's roll number, 14684M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Aughrim NS?
The closest is Abbeycarton NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 7 schools in Carrick-on-Shannon · Every school in Co. Roscommon

Closest schools

Aughrim NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Aughrim NSThis school 31 Mixed Catholic No No
Abbeycarton NSElphin 5.3 km 138 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Naomh PadraigCarrick-on-Shannon 6.1 km 18 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Cill TrostainStrokestown 6.4 km 45 Mixed Catholic No No
Dangan NSCarrick-on-Shannon 6.6 km 92 Mixed Catholic No No
SN CruachainCroghan 7.6 km 173 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Michil NaofaCarrick-on-Shannon 8.2 km 24 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Hillstreet
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co. Roscommon
N41EY63

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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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