St Patrick's National School
Belturbet, Cavan
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 47 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 20 girls, 27 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 06998Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Patrick’s National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school located in the rural community of Leitrim, Corlough. The school prides itself on being an inviting, inclusive and vibrant environment where the whole community works together to achieve the best outcomes for every child. While its overriding aim is to nurture Christian values, the school also recognises and respects pupils of other faiths or none, fostering a spirit of partnership with parents, the parish and the wider local community. The curriculum follows the Department of Education and Skills’ Primary School Curriculum, enriched by a strong emphasis on numeracy, literacy and STEAM projects. A 2021 grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan enabled the upgrade of computing devices and software, helping to bridge the digital divide for learners at risk of educational disadvantage. The school day begins at 9:10 am with a structured timetable that includes a short morning break, a hot lunch provision, and staggered dismissal times for junior/senior infants (2 pm) and other classes (3 pm). Discipline is guided by a rewards‑focused approach, and robust policies on safeguarding, attendance, bullying and health and safety underpin a caring and safe learning environment.
Applying to St Patrick'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.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St Patrick'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 Patrick's National School
How many pupils attend St Patrick's National School?
St Patrick's National School has 47 pupils enrolled, 20 girls and 27 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Patrick's National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Patrick'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 Patrick's National School?
St Patrick's National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.