How many pupils go to Bailieboro NS?

Bailieboro NS has 288 pupils: 156 boys and 132 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Bailieboro NS a mixed school?

Yes. Bailieboro NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Bailieboro NS?

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

Does Bailieboro NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Bailieboro NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Bailieboro NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bailieboro NS's roll number, 18059J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Bailieboro NS?

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

Bailieboro NS

Bailieborough, Co. Cavan

288 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Bailieboro NS is a primary school in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 DR53). Paul Corcoran is the principal of Bailieboro NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 288
Boys and girls: Mixed · 156 boys, 132 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18059J

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 Bailieboro NS?: Bailieboro NS is a primary school in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 DR53).
Who is the principal of Bailieboro NS?: Paul Corcoran is the principal of Bailieboro NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bailieboro NS?: Bailieboro NS has 288 pupils: 156 boys and 132 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bailieboro NS a mixed school?: Yes. Bailieboro NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Bailieboro NS?: Bailieboro NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bailieboro NS teach through Irish?: No. Bailieboro NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bailieboro NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Bailieboro NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Bailieboro NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bailieboro NS's roll number, 18059J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bailieboro NS?: The closest is Bailieboro Model NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Bailieboro NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Bailieboro NSThis school		288	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Bailieboro Model NSBailieborough	100 m	83	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Baile na MonaBailieboro	2.5 km	108	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN LeitirBailieborough	2.7 km	187	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Killinkere NSVirginia	7.0 km	151	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN CillinMullagh	7.3 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Tamhnach DhuibhBailieborough	7.3 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Tanderagee
Bailieborough
Co. Cavan
A82DR53

Principal: Paul Corcoran on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 042 966 5242
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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