St Michaels NS

Glenfarne, Co. Leitrim

51 pupilsMixedCatholic

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St Michaels NS is a primary school in Glenfarne, Co. Leitrim (Eircode F91 YW25). Pat Sheridan is the principal of St Michaels NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
51
Boys and girls
Mixed · 22 boys, 29 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
19255O

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Michaels NS?
St Michaels NS is a primary school in Glenfarne, Co. Leitrim (Eircode F91 YW25).
Who is the principal of St Michaels NS?
Pat Sheridan is the principal of St Michaels NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Michaels NS?
St Michaels NS has 51 pupils: 22 boys and 29 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Michaels NS a mixed school?
Yes. St Michaels NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Michaels NS?
St Michaels NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Michaels NS teach through Irish?
No. St Michaels NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Michaels NS a DEIS school?
No. St Michaels NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Michaels NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Michaels NS's roll number, 19255O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Michaels NS?
The closest is St Clare's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Leitrim

Closest schools

St Michaels NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Michaels NSThis school 51 Mixed Catholic No No
St Clare's National SchoolManorhamilton 6.6 km 204 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Mhic DiarmadaCoillte Clochair 6.7 km 11 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Mastersons NSManorhamilton 6.8 km 34 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Gaelscoil ChluainínCluainín Uí Ruairc 7.3 km 69 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Ballaghameehan NSRossinver 9.6 km 32 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Patricks NSBlacklion 10.0 km 60 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

West Barrs
Glenfarne
Co. Leitrim
F91YW25

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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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