How many pupils go to Achadh na Sileann?

Achadh na Sileann has 47 pupils: 28 boys and 19 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Achadh na Sileann a mixed school?

Yes. Achadh na Sileann takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Achadh na Sileann?

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

Does Achadh na Sileann teach through Irish?

No. Achadh na Sileann teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Achadh na Sileann a DEIS school?

Yes. Achadh na Sileann is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Achadh na Sileann's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Achadh na Sileann's roll number, 19365V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Achadh na Sileann?

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

Achadh na Sileann

Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim

47 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Achadh na Sileann is a primary school in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 NX92). Michéal McKiernan is the principal of Achadh na Sileann, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 47
Boys and girls: Mixed · 28 boys, 19 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19365V

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 Achadh na Sileann?: Achadh na Sileann is a primary school in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 NX92).
Who is the principal of Achadh na Sileann?: Michéal McKiernan is the principal of Achadh na Sileann, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Achadh na Sileann?: Achadh na Sileann has 47 pupils: 28 boys and 19 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Achadh na Sileann a mixed school?: Yes. Achadh na Sileann takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Achadh na Sileann?: Achadh na Sileann has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Achadh na Sileann teach through Irish?: No. Achadh na Sileann teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Achadh na Sileann a DEIS school?: Yes. Achadh na Sileann is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Achadh na Sileann's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Achadh na Sileann's roll number, 19365V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Achadh na Sileann?: The closest is Scoil Chlann Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Achadh na Sileann compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Achadh na SileannThis school		47	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Chlann NaofaBallinamore	4.1 km	237	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh CaillinFenagh	5.8 km	115	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Aughawillan NSGaradice	8.3 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St BridsCarrick-on-Shannon	8.4 km	142	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Patrick's NSC/O Belturbet Post Office	8.7 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh MhuireCarrigallen	10.4 km	35	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Aughnasheelin
Ballinamore
Co. Leitrim
N41NX92

Principal: Michéal McKiernan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 964 4868
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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