Four Masters National School
Leitrim
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 289 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 141 girls, 148 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20079E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Four Masters National School, situated in Kinlough, County Leitrim, is a co‑educational primary school serving roughly 273 pupils. The school operates within a Catholic ethos while actively welcoming children of all faiths or none, fostering an inclusive community. A strong partnership between parents and staff underpins the educational philosophy, with an emphasis on collaborative learning, regular communication and shared responsibility for pupil progress. The school benefits from modern facilities that have been in use since 1985, including well‑equipped classrooms, a dedicated school garden and a range of extracurricular programmes. Initiatives such as the Green School project, the Blue Star Programme and a vibrant sports curriculum encourage holistic development, environmental awareness and physical wellbeing. Additional enrichment activities – including credit union quizzes and the Active Flag – provide pupils with varied opportunities to explore interests beyond the core curriculum.
History
Four Masters National School was founded in 1847. After more than a century of service, the school moved into its current purpose‑built premises in 1985, continuing its long‑standing tradition of primary education in the Kinlough community.
Applying to Four Masters 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 Four Masters 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 Four Masters National School
How many pupils attend Four Masters National School?
Four Masters National School has 289 pupils enrolled, 141 girls and 148 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Four Masters National School a DEIS school?
No. Four Masters National 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 Four Masters National School?
Four Masters National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.