St Marys Mixed National School
Drumlish, Longford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 215 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 114 girls, 101 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16665S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Mary’s Mixed National School in Drumlish, Co. Longford, is a Catholic‑principled primary school that welcomes children of all faiths and none. The school’s ethos centres on the motto *Mol an Óige agus tiocfaidh sí* – “Praise the youth and they will flourish” – and it strives to provide a broad, stimulating curriculum that nurtures each pupil’s individual talents. A strong caring tradition means that staff get to know every child well, offering personalised support while fostering a community spirit reinforced by an active parent body and Board of Management. The campus has been expanded several times to meet growing demand. An extension in 2007 added a new classroom, a dedicated Learning Support room, a multi‑purpose hall and an astro‑turf community pitch. A further development completed in 2015 introduced additional classrooms and modern facilities, bringing the roll to over 200 pupils. The school benefits from high‑speed broadband supplied through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme and, following a 2021 grant, it now provides Chromebooks and upgraded IT infrastructure to bridge the digital divide for learners at risk of disadvantage.
History
- Opened 11 December 1871 with 88 pupils. - Destroyed by fire on 2 February 1921; a temporary school opened 28 February 1921 with 99 pupils. - In 1929 a permanent building on Old School Road housed separate boys’ and girls’ schools. - Amalgamation in 1968, closing Fardrummin N.S. - Current Hillstreet premises opened February 1990 with five classrooms and 157 pupils. - Extension in 2007 added a classroom, Learning Support room, multi‑purpose room and astro‑turf pitch. - Further extension completed February 2015, increasing capacity to 213 pupils and modernising facilities.
Applying to St Marys Mixed 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 Marys Mixed 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 Marys Mixed National School
How many pupils attend St Marys Mixed National School?
St Marys Mixed National School has 215 pupils enrolled, 114 girls and 101 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Marys Mixed National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Marys Mixed 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 Marys Mixed National School?
St Marys Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.