St Patricks

Ballinamuck, Co. Longford

63 pupilsMixedCatholic

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St Patricks is a primary school in Ballinamuck, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 P276). Damien McIntyre is the principal of St Patricks, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
63
Boys and girls
Mixed · 32 boys, 31 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
19975C

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?
St Patricks is a primary school in Ballinamuck, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 P276).
Who is the principal of St Patricks?
Damien McIntyre is the principal of St Patricks, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Patricks?
St Patricks has 63 pupils: 32 boys and 31 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Patricks a mixed school?
Yes. St Patricks takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Patricks?
St Patricks has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Patricks teach through Irish?
No. St Patricks teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Patricks a DEIS school?
No. St Patricks is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Patricks's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Patricks's roll number, 19975C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Patricks?
The closest is St Marys Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Longford

Closest schools

St Patricks compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St PatricksThis school 63 Mixed Catholic No No
St Marys Mixed NSDrumlish 5.6 km 215 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Naomh ColmcilleAughnacliffe 6.9 km 155 Mixed Catholic No No
St Patricks NS LongfordMoyne 6.9 km 108 Mixed Catholic No No
Gortletteragh CentralCara Droma Ruisc 7.5 km 72 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh TreasaBallinalee 8.5 km 306 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Samhthann NSBallinalee 9.7 km 145 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Ballinamuck
Co Longford
N39P276

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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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