Sooey NS

Boyle, Co. Sligo

112 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Sooey NS is a primary school in Boyle, Co. Sligo (Eircode F52 C862). Elaine McHugh is the principal of Sooey NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
112
Boys and girls
Mixed · 63 boys, 49 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18053U

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Sooey NS?
Sooey NS is a primary school in Boyle, Co. Sligo (Eircode F52 C862).
Who is the principal of Sooey NS?
Elaine McHugh is the principal of Sooey NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Sooey NS?
Sooey NS has 112 pupils: 63 boys and 49 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Sooey NS a mixed school?
Yes. Sooey NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Sooey NS?
Sooey NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Sooey NS teach through Irish?
No. Sooey NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Sooey NS a DEIS school?
No. Sooey NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Sooey NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Sooey NS's roll number, 18053U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Sooey NS?
The closest is Kilross NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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

Closest schools

Sooey NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Sooey NSThis school 112 Mixed Catholic No No
Kilross NSBallintogher 3.2 km 42 Mixed Catholic No No
Taunagh National SchoolRiverstown 4.0 km 30 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Ballintogher NSBallintogher 4.1 km 87 Mixed Catholic No No
Ardkeerin NSRiverstown 4.2 km 111 Mixed Catholic No No
St Josephs NSDromahair 6.5 km 56 Mixed Catholic No No
St Pauls NS CollooneyCollooney 6.6 km 75 Mixed Church of Ireland No No

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Contact

Sooey
Boyle
Co. Roscommon
F52C862

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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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