Ardkeerin NS

Riverstown, Co. Sligo

111 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Ardkeerin NS is a primary school in Riverstown, Co. Sligo (Eircode F52 E244). Edel Lavin is the principal of Ardkeerin NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
111
Boys and girls
Mixed · 55 boys, 56 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
15217J

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 Ardkeerin NS?
Ardkeerin NS is a primary school in Riverstown, Co. Sligo (Eircode F52 E244).
Who is the principal of Ardkeerin NS?
Edel Lavin is the principal of Ardkeerin NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ardkeerin NS?
Ardkeerin NS has 111 pupils: 55 boys and 56 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ardkeerin NS a mixed school?
Yes. Ardkeerin NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ardkeerin NS?
Ardkeerin NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ardkeerin NS teach through Irish?
No. Ardkeerin NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ardkeerin NS a DEIS school?
No. Ardkeerin NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ardkeerin NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardkeerin NS's roll number, 15217J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ardkeerin NS?
The closest is Taunagh National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Riverstown · Every school in Co. Sligo

Closest schools

Ardkeerin NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Ardkeerin NSThis school 111 Mixed Catholic No No
Taunagh National SchoolRiverstown 200 m 30 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Sooey NSBoyle 4.2 km 112 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Cnoc MionnaBallymote 5.0 km 52 Mixed Catholic No No
SN ClochogBoyle 5.8 km 61 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Kilross NSBallintogher 7.2 km 42 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballintogher NSBallintogher 8.1 km 87 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Ardeeran
Riverstown
Co. Sligo
F52E244

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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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