Ballaghameehan National School
Rossinver, Leitrim
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 32 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 18 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13908D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballaghameehan National School is a small, co‑educational primary school situated in the rural parish of Ballaghameehan, North Leitrim, approximately 11 km from Manorhamilton. With a roll of around thirty pupils, the school operates with two full‑time teachers and two part‑time special‑education teachers, allowing for low pupil‑to‑teacher ratios and personalised attention. The school provides both a Junior Room and a Senior Room, catering for the full range of primary‑age children in a secure, well‑ordered environment. The school’s ethos is rooted in the Catholic tradition while recognising and respecting other faiths, aiming to nurture the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development of each child. Its mission statement emphasises a caring atmosphere where pupils are encouraged to respect themselves, their peers and all members of the school community, preparing them to become responsible and engaged citizens. Daily routines include structured teaching periods, morning and lunch breaks, and a focus on holistic development through both academic and extracurricular activities.
Applying to Ballaghameehan National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Ballaghameehan National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Ballaghameehan National School
How many pupils attend Ballaghameehan National School?
Ballaghameehan National School has 32 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 18 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballaghameehan National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Ballaghameehan National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Ballaghameehan National School?
Ballaghameehan National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.