How many pupils go to Ardvarney Mixed NS?

Ardvarney Mixed NS has 30 pupils: 16 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ardvarney Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ardvarney Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ardvarney Mixed NS?

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

Does Ardvarney Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Ardvarney Mixed NS a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardvarney Mixed NS's roll number, 15116D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ardvarney Mixed NS?

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

Ardvarney Mixed NS

Dromahair, Co. Leitrim

30 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Ardvarney Mixed NS is a primary school in Dromahair, Co. Leitrim (Eircode F91 K103). Paula Loughlin is the principal of Ardvarney Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 30
Boys and girls: Mixed · 16 boys, 14 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15116D

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 Ardvarney Mixed NS?: Ardvarney Mixed NS is a primary school in Dromahair, Co. Leitrim (Eircode F91 K103).
Who is the principal of Ardvarney Mixed NS?: Paula Loughlin is the principal of Ardvarney Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ardvarney Mixed NS?: Ardvarney Mixed NS has 30 pupils: 16 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ardvarney Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ardvarney Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ardvarney Mixed NS?: Ardvarney Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ardvarney Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Ardvarney Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ardvarney Mixed NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Ardvarney Mixed NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Ardvarney Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardvarney Mixed NS's roll number, 15116D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ardvarney Mixed NS?: The closest is Drumlease NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ardvarney Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ardvarney Mixed NSThis school		30	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Drumlease NSDromahair	3.7 km	152	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Josephs NSDromahair	5.3 km	56	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh MhuireLeckaun	7.0 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballintogher NSBallintogher	8.7 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Drumkeerin Central NSCarrick on Shannon	8.9 km	67	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Clare's National SchoolManorhamilton	10.1 km	204	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cashel
Dromahair
Co. Leitrim
F91K103

Principal: Paula Loughlin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 916 4757
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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