How many pupils go to Castlerahan Central NS?

Castlerahan Central NS has 96 pupils: 50 boys and 46 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Castlerahan Central NS a mixed school?

Yes. Castlerahan Central NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Castlerahan Central NS?

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

Does Castlerahan Central NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Castlerahan Central NS a DEIS school?

No. Castlerahan Central NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castlerahan Central NS's roll number, 19418Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Castlerahan Central NS?

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

Castlerahan Central NS

Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan

96 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Castlerahan Central NS is a primary school in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 N673). Deirdre Clinton is the principal of Castlerahan Central NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 96
Boys and girls: Mixed · 50 boys, 46 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19418Q

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 Castlerahan Central NS?: Castlerahan Central NS is a primary school in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 N673).
Who is the principal of Castlerahan Central NS?: Deirdre Clinton is the principal of Castlerahan Central NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Castlerahan Central NS?: Castlerahan Central NS has 96 pupils: 50 boys and 46 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Castlerahan Central NS a mixed school?: Yes. Castlerahan Central NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Castlerahan Central NS?: Castlerahan Central NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Castlerahan Central NS teach through Irish?: No. Castlerahan Central NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Castlerahan Central NS a DEIS school?: No. Castlerahan Central NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Castlerahan Central NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castlerahan Central NS's roll number, 19418Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Castlerahan Central NS?: The closest is Scoil Bhride. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Castlerahan Central NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Castlerahan Central NSThis school		96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BhrideMountnugent	4.9 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Clares NSBallyjamesduff	5.2 km	422	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gilson National SchoolOldcastle	5.9 km	222	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Cnoc an TeampaillVirginia	6.3 km	158	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN FiachOldcastle	7.0 km	102	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Virginia Mixed NSVirginia	7.0 km	463	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Castlerahan
Ballyjamesduff
Co. Cavan
A82N673

Principal: Deirdre Clinton on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 049 854 4201
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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