Baile na Mona

Bailieboro, Co. Cavan

108 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Baile na Mona is a primary school in Bailieboro, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 W264). Fiona Clarke is the principal of Baile na Mona, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
108
Boys and girls
Mixed · 57 boys, 51 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17531C

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 Baile na Mona?
Baile na Mona is a primary school in Bailieboro, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 W264).
Who is the principal of Baile na Mona?
Fiona Clarke is the principal of Baile na Mona, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Baile na Mona?
Baile na Mona has 108 pupils: 57 boys and 51 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Baile na Mona a mixed school?
Yes. Baile na Mona takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Baile na Mona?
Baile na Mona has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Baile na Mona teach through Irish?
No. Baile na Mona teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Baile na Mona a DEIS school?
No. Baile na Mona is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Baile na Mona's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Baile na Mona's roll number, 17531C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Baile na Mona?
The closest is Bailieboro NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Cavan

Closest schools

Baile na Mona compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Baile na MonaThis school 108 Mixed Catholic No No
Bailieboro NSBailieborough 2.5 km 288 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Bailieboro Model NSBailieborough 2.6 km 83 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
SN LeitirBailieborough 5.1 km 187 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Nais Naomh AineKells 5.7 km 12 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Lathrach 2Kingscourt 6.0 km 129 Mixed Catholic No No
SN CillinMullagh 6.1 km 94 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Bailieboro
Co. Cavan
A82W264

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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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