St. Manchan's National School
Leitrim
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 239 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 122 girls, 117 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20203C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Manchan’s National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Mohill, County Leitrim. Established in 2005, the school provides a welcoming environment for children aged four to twelve, delivering the Irish national curriculum with a strong emphasis on community values and cultural heritage. Pupils benefit from a balanced programme that integrates literacy, numeracy, Irish language, and creative arts, fostering both academic progress and personal development. The school’s ethos is closely linked to its namesake, Saint Manchan, and the local tradition of Monaghan Day, which is celebrated each year on the saint’s feast day. This connection to local history encourages a sense of identity and belonging among students. Facilities are designed to support active learning, with dedicated classrooms, a resource‑rich library, and outdoor play areas that promote physical wellbeing and social interaction.
History
St. Manchan’s National School opened in September 2005 following the amalgamation of St. Joseph’s Girls National School and St. Michael’s Boys National School. It is named after the early Christian Saint Manchan, who founded a monastery in Mohill around 500 AD and is credited with establishing many early churches in Ireland. Historically, the community celebrated Monaghan Day, the great Fair Day of Mohill, on 25 February – the feast day of St. Manchan – a tradition the school continues to observe annually.
Applying to St. Manchan's 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St. Manchan's 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. Manchan's National School
How many pupils attend St. Manchan's National School?
St. Manchan's National School has 239 pupils enrolled, 122 girls and 117 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St. Manchan's National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St. Manchan's 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 St. Manchan's National School?
St. Manchan's National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.