St Patricks NS

Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim

243 pupilsMixedCatholic

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St Patricks NS is a primary school in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 PY61). Ruth McLoughlin is the principal of St Patricks NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
243
Boys and girls
Mixed · 119 boys, 124 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
19423J

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 St Patricks NS?
St Patricks NS is a primary school in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 PY61).
Who is the principal of St Patricks NS?
Ruth McLoughlin is the principal of St Patricks NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Patricks NS?
St Patricks NS has 243 pupils: 119 boys and 124 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Patricks NS a mixed school?
Yes. St Patricks NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Patricks NS?
St Patricks NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Patricks NS teach through Irish?
No. St Patricks NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Patricks NS a DEIS school?
No. St Patricks NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Patricks NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks NS's roll number, 19423J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Patricks NS?
The closest is St Brids. 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 Patricks NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Patricks NSThis school 243 Mixed Catholic No No
St BridsCarrick-on-Shannon 4.4 km 142 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Strabaggan NSCara Droma Ruisg 4.6 km 25 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Naomh MhuireCarrick-on-Shannon 5.9 km 9 Mixed Catholic No No
Leitrim Mixed NSCarrick-on-Shannon 6.4 km 220 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Cill RonainBoyle 6.7 km 37 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Lasair NaofaCarrick on Shannon 7.3 km 13 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Drumshanbo
Co Leitrim
N41PY61

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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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