How many pupils go to Carrigallen NS?

Carrigallen NS has 181 pupils: 102 boys and 79 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Carrigallen NS a mixed school?

Yes. Carrigallen NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Carrigallen NS?

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

Does Carrigallen NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Carrigallen NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Carrigallen NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Carrigallen NS's roll number, 16474L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Carrigallen NS?

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

Carrigallen NS

Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim

181 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Carrigallen NS is a primary school in Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim (Eircode H12 HK79). Alan O'Ceallaigh is the principal of Carrigallen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 181
Boys and girls: Mixed · 102 boys, 79 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16474L

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 Carrigallen NS?: Carrigallen NS is a primary school in Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim (Eircode H12 HK79).
Who is the principal of Carrigallen NS?: Alan O'Ceallaigh is the principal of Carrigallen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Carrigallen NS?: Carrigallen NS has 181 pupils: 102 boys and 79 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Carrigallen NS a mixed school?: Yes. Carrigallen NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Carrigallen NS?: Carrigallen NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Carrigallen NS teach through Irish?: No. Carrigallen NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Carrigallen NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Carrigallen NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Carrigallen NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Carrigallen NS's roll number, 16474L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Carrigallen NS?: The closest is Drumeela NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Carrigallen NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Carrigallen NSThis school		181	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Drumeela NSCarrigallen PO	4.5 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Aughavas NSCarrigallen	5.2 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys NSArva	7.3 km	102	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh MhuireCarrigallen	7.3 km	35	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Newtowngore NSNewtowngore	7.3 km	30	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Patricks NS LongfordMoyne	7.5 km	108	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Longford Road
Carrigallen
Co. Leitrim
H12HK79

Principal: Alan O'Ceallaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 049 433 9929
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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