St. Caillins National School
Fenagh, Leitrim
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 115 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 67 girls, 48 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15194A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Caillín’s National School is a mixed primary school situated in the village of Fenagh, County Leitrim. It caters for Junior and Senior Infants, providing a foundation curriculum that balances literacy, numeracy and creative subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, organising regular field trips such as visits with a botanist and participation in STEM fairs, which allow pupils to develop investigative skills and a love of science. A vibrant programme of cultural activities, including Seachtain na Gaeilge and Lá Glas, encourages the use of the Irish language and celebrates national heritage through music, poetry and dance. The school is an active member of the Green Schools initiative, promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices across the campus. Sporting facilities support a range of activities, from athletics in the school hall to football fixtures, fostering teamwork and physical wellbeing. Regular newsletters and an up‑to‑date school calendar keep families informed of events, while the Board of Management (2024‑2028) provides strategic oversight to ensure a safe, inclusive and forward‑looking learning environment.
Applying to St. Caillins 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 St. Caillins 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 St. Caillins National School
How many pupils attend St. Caillins National School?
St. Caillins National School has 115 pupils enrolled, 67 girls and 48 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St. Caillins National School a DEIS school?
No. St. Caillins 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 St. Caillins National School?
St. Caillins National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.