Primary school

Drumeela National School

Leitrim

Watercolour illustration of the Drumeela National School building, Carrigallen PO
Illustration of Drumeela National School.

Key facts

  • DEIS
  • Mixed
Pupils enrolled
30 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
Girls and boys
14 girls, 16 boys
Ethos
Catholic
Teaching through Irish
No subjects through Irish
Roll number
14898I the Department of Education reference for this school

School details

Address
Drumeela, Carrigallen PO
Location
Leitrim
School type
Primary
Latest inspection reports
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Location

About

Drumeela National School is a primary (national) school serving the local community in Ireland. The school operates within the Irish national school system, providing the standard primary curriculum to children from junior infants to sixth class. Communication with parents and the wider community is facilitated through a dedicated Scoilnet blog, which hosts school news, updates and other information relevant to pupils and families. The school’s online presence is centred on this blog platform, offering a simple, accessible way for stakeholders to stay informed about school activities and events. While specific details about the school’s facilities, extracurricular programmes or educational philosophy are not listed on the site, the use of the Scoilnet blog suggests a commitment to transparent communication and community engagement.

Applying to Drumeela 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 Drumeela 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 Drumeela National School

How many pupils attend Drumeela National School?

Drumeela National School has 30 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 16 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.

Is Drumeela National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Drumeela 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 Drumeela National School?

Drumeela National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.