Drumkeerin Central National School
Drumkeerin, Leitrim
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 67 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 39 girls, 28 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19360L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Brigid’s National School is a mixed‑faith, Catholic‑ethos primary school situated in Sheena, Drumkeerin, County Leitrim. The school provides education for children from junior infants to sixth class, currently accommodating around 67 pupils. It follows the Irish early years curriculum (Aistear) and the national primary curriculum, aiming to meet the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of each child. The ethos promotes a happy, safe and inclusive environment, encouraging respect, responsibility and gender equality while recognising the religious diversity of the community. The campus comprises three permanent classrooms, a purpose‑built room and two dedicated learning‑support rooms. Outdoor facilities include a basketball court, a front play area, a rear football field and a school garden where pupils grow vegetables, trees and native plants. Environmental stewardship is a key feature, with the school holding Green Flag and Active Flag awards, running projects such as a hedgehog hotel, biodiversity habitats and tree‑planting initiatives. Parent involvement is fostered through a strong Parents Association and regular community events.
History
St. Brigid’s Central National School stands on the historic site where French forces camped during the 1798 rebellion. The school opened its doors in September 1976, replacing the former school on the old school road in the village. Its establishment resulted from the amalgamation of Kilmore National School and Moneenatieve National School, both of which closed the previous summer.
Applying to Drumkeerin Central 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 Drumkeerin Central 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 Drumkeerin Central National School
How many pupils attend Drumkeerin Central National School?
Drumkeerin Central National School has 67 pupils enrolled, 39 girls and 28 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Drumkeerin Central National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Drumkeerin Central 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 Drumkeerin Central National School?
Drumkeerin Central National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.