Carrigallen Vocational School
Leitrim
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 330 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 162 girls, 168 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71540J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Carrigallen Vocational School is a co‑educational, multi‑denominational second‑level institution situated in Carrigallen, County Leitrim. It operates under the patronage of the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) and is one of four ETB schools in Leitrim and one of seventeen across the board. The school serves a broad community of learners, offering a welcoming environment that prioritises academic achievement, student wellbeing and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. The curriculum is described as extensive and innovative, designed to help learners reach their full personal and academic potential in line with the Department of Education and Skills’ “Looking at our Schools Quality Framework”. Core values – Excellence in Education, Equality, Respect, Community and Care – underpin everyday practice. Facilities support a diverse programme of activities, including a library, green‑school initiatives, student council, transition year options and a variety of clubs and sports, all delivered by a highly skilled and dedicated staff team.
History
Carrigallen Vocational School boasts a proud tradition in second‑level education. The school highlights its emphasis on academic achievement, student wellbeing and extracurricular activities, supported by a highly skilled and dedicated staff. It operates under the patronage of the Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education and Training Board, being one of 17 schools within MSLETB and one of four in Leitrim. The school is co‑educational and multi‑denominational, aiming to provide the highest quality educational experience in line with the Department of Education and Skills’ “Looking at our Schools Quality Framework”. Its core values are Excellence in Education, Equality, Respect, Community and Care.
Applying to Carrigallen Vocational 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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Carrigallen Vocational 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Carrigallen Vocational School
How many pupils attend Carrigallen Vocational School?
Carrigallen Vocational School has 330 pupils enrolled, 162 girls and 168 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Carrigallen Vocational School a DEIS school?
No. Carrigallen Vocational School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Carrigallen Vocational School?
Carrigallen Vocational School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.