How many pupils go to Lanesborough Primary School?

Lanesborough Primary School has 88 pupils: 43 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Lanesborough Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. Lanesborough Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Lanesborough Primary School?

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

Does Lanesborough Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Lanesborough Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Lanesborough Primary School a DEIS school?

Yes. Lanesborough Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Lanesborough Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lanesborough Primary School's roll number, 18259R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Lanesborough Primary School?

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

Lanesborough Primary School

Lanesborough, Co. Longford

88 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Lanesborough Primary School is a primary school in Lanesborough, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 EH04). Niamh Rowan is the principal of Lanesborough Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 88
Boys and girls: Mixed · 43 boys, 45 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18259R

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 Lanesborough Primary School?: Lanesborough Primary School is a primary school in Lanesborough, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 EH04).
Who is the principal of Lanesborough Primary School?: Niamh Rowan is the principal of Lanesborough Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Lanesborough Primary School?: Lanesborough Primary School has 88 pupils: 43 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Lanesborough Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. Lanesborough Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Lanesborough Primary School?: Lanesborough Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Lanesborough Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Lanesborough Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Lanesborough Primary School a DEIS school?: Yes. Lanesborough Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Lanesborough Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lanesborough Primary School's roll number, 18259R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Lanesborough Primary School?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Lanesborough Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Lanesborough Primary SchoolThis school		88	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireLanesborough	800 m	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cloontuskert National SchoolLanesboro	3.4 km	82	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Fermoyle Mixed NSLanesboro	5.5 km	112	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN O DubhlainKilrooskey	6.3 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh Earnain NSLongford	7.2 km	29	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cloontagh Mixed NSKillashee	7.4 km	14	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Lanesborough
Co. Longford
N39EH04

Principal: Niamh Rowan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 043 332 1545
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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