How many pupils go to Faitima NS?

Faitima NS has 63 pupils: 26 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Faitima NS a mixed school?

Yes. Faitima NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Faitima NS?

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

Does Faitima NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Faitima NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Faitima NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Faitima NS's roll number, 18741S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Faitima NS?

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

Faitima NS

Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim

63 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Faitima NS is a primary school in Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 HN73). Madeleine Murphy is the principal of Faitima NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 63
Boys and girls: Mixed · 26 boys, 37 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18741S

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 Faitima NS?: Faitima NS is a primary school in Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 HN73).
Who is the principal of Faitima NS?: Madeleine Murphy is the principal of Faitima NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Faitima NS?: Faitima NS has 63 pupils: 26 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Faitima NS a mixed school?: Yes. Faitima NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Faitima NS?: Faitima NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Faitima NS teach through Irish?: No. Faitima NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Faitima NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Faitima NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Faitima NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Faitima NS's roll number, 18741S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Faitima NS?: The closest is Aughavas NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Faitima NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Faitima NSThis school		63	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Aughavas NSCarrigallen	4.6 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
The Hunt NSMohill	5.8 km	18	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Mohill NSMohill	6.2 km	239	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gortletteragh CentralCara Droma Ruisc	7.6 km	72	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh CaillinFenagh	8.8 km	115	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh MhuireCarrigallen	9.0 km	35	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Cloone
Carrick on Shannon
Co Leitrim
N41HN73

Principal: Madeleine Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 963 6522
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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