Manorhamilton Mastersons National School
Manorhamilton, Leitrim
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 34 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 18 girls, 16 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 08390J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Masterson National School is a small, co‑educational primary school situated on Church Lane, overlooking the town of Manorhamlet in County Leitrim. Set within a historic stone building that retains its original façade, the school benefits from a modern extension completed in 2007 which added a dedicated classroom, a computer room, a staff room, additional storage, and fully accessible toilet facilities. Outside, the playground has been tarred for safe play and a modest school garden with four raised beds provides hands‑on learning opportunities for pupils. The school’s educational ethos is rooted in the Christian tradition of the Church of Ireland, promoting moral values such as honesty, fairness, justice and civic responsibility, all grounded in Biblical teaching. It fosters an inclusive community where children of all faiths and none are welcomed, encouraging respect for religious differences alongside the spiritual, moral, intellectual, social and academic development of each pupil. Learning takes place in an atmosphere of tolerance, caring and belonging, with a focus on nurturing both personal character and academic achievement.
History
Manorhamlet Parish Church and Masterson National School were erected on the site of a former military barracks, the barracks having been demolished to make way for the church built in 1783. The school is believed to have originally served as a dispensary for the barracks before being converted for educational use, with the earliest roll books dating from 1860. The institution was established through an endowment of £900 left by local benefactor John James Masterson, recorded in the Church of Ireland Vestry minutes of 1809, to support the religious education of parish children. For many years the school operated with a single teacher until 1996, when a second teacher joined the staff. A significant refurbishment and extension project, approved in March 2007, added new classrooms, a computer room, modern toilet facilities and a playground, while preserving the original stone building’s exterior.
Applying to Manorhamilton Mastersons 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 Manorhamilton Mastersons 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 Manorhamilton Mastersons National School
How many pupils attend Manorhamilton Mastersons National School?
Manorhamilton Mastersons National School has 34 pupils enrolled, 18 girls and 16 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Manorhamilton Mastersons National School a DEIS school?
No. Manorhamilton Mastersons 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 Manorhamilton Mastersons National School?
Manorhamilton Mastersons National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.