How many pupils go to Drumkeerin Central NS?

Drumkeerin Central NS has 67 pupils: 28 boys and 39 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Drumkeerin Central NS a mixed school?

Yes. Drumkeerin Central NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Drumkeerin Central NS?

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

Does Drumkeerin Central NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Drumkeerin Central NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Drumkeerin Central NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Drumkeerin Central NS's roll number, 19360L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Drumkeerin Central NS?

The closest is SN Naomh Padraig. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Drumkeerin Central NS

Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim

67 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Drumkeerin Central NS is a primary school in Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 DK12). Ben Duffy is the principal of Drumkeerin Central NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 67
Boys and girls: Mixed · 28 boys, 39 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19360L

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 Drumkeerin Central NS?: Drumkeerin Central NS is a primary school in Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 DK12).
Who is the principal of Drumkeerin Central NS?: Ben Duffy is the principal of Drumkeerin Central NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Drumkeerin Central NS?: Drumkeerin Central NS has 67 pupils: 28 boys and 39 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Drumkeerin Central NS a mixed school?: Yes. Drumkeerin Central NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Drumkeerin Central NS?: Drumkeerin Central NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Drumkeerin Central NS teach through Irish?: No. Drumkeerin Central NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Drumkeerin Central NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Drumkeerin Central NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Drumkeerin Central NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Drumkeerin Central NS's roll number, 19360L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Drumkeerin Central NS?: The closest is SN Naomh Padraig. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Drumkeerin Central NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Drumkeerin Central NSThis school		67	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh PadraigDrumkeerin	5.2 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Lasair NaofaCarrick on Shannon	8.2 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Hugh's N.S.Dowra	8.8 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ardvarney Mixed NSDromahair	8.9 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Strabaggan NSCara Droma Ruisg	10.4 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Josephs NSDromahair	11.2 km	56	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

St Brigid's NS, Sheena
Drumkeerin
Carrick on Shannon
N41DK12

Principal: Ben Duffy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 964 8314
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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