Naomh Seosamh

Drogheda, Co. Louth

293 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Naomh Seosamh is a primary school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 W951). Tara Kerins is the principal of Naomh Seosamh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
293
Boys and girls
Mixed · 161 boys, 132 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18069M

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 Naomh Seosamh?
Naomh Seosamh is a primary school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 W951).
Who is the principal of Naomh Seosamh?
Tara Kerins is the principal of Naomh Seosamh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Naomh Seosamh?
Naomh Seosamh has 293 pupils: 161 boys and 132 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Naomh Seosamh a mixed school?
Yes. Naomh Seosamh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Naomh Seosamh?
Naomh Seosamh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Naomh Seosamh teach through Irish?
No. Naomh Seosamh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Naomh Seosamh a DEIS school?
No. Naomh Seosamh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Naomh Seosamh's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Naomh Seosamh's roll number, 18069M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Naomh Seosamh?
The closest is Rathmullan NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 19 schools in Drogheda · Every school in Co. Louth

Closest schools

Naomh Seosamh compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Naomh SeosamhThis school 293 Mixed Catholic No No
Rathmullan NSDrogheda 1.0 km 373 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Pauls Senior NSDrogheda 1.0 km 466 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Naomh PeadarDrogheda 1.1 km 92 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
SN Ard Mhuire CDrogheda 1.3 km 315 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil na mBraithre SnDrogheda 1.5 km 359 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN AonghusaDroichead Atha 1.5 km 147 Mixed Catholic Yes No

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Contact

Mell
Drogheda
Co. Louth
A92W951

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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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