Termonfeckin Mixed National School
Drogheda, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 307 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 147 girls, 160 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16208N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Feichin is a co‑educational Catholic primary school serving the village of Termonfeckin, a short drive from Drogheda. Operating under the patronage of the Archbishop of Armagh, the school provides a nurturing environment for children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, with a staff complement of 26 teachers. The school’s Catholic ethos seeks the harmonious development of the intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual dimensions of each pupil, encouraging a living relationship with God and with one another. The curriculum follows the Department of Education & Skills framework, delivering a broad programme that includes Mathematics, English, Irish, SESE (Science, History and Geography), SPHE, the Arts (Visual Arts, Music and Drama) and Physical Education. Facilities are housed in a purpose‑built building on the Baltray Road, opened in 1980, which provides modern classrooms, specialised spaces for special‑needs and English‑as‑an‑Additional‑Language (EAL) support, and areas for creative and sporting activities. The school’s inclusive approach ensures that all learners, including those in the special class, receive tailored assistance to achieve their full potential.
History
Scoil Naomh Feichin is named after St Fechín, a 7th‑century saint originally from County Sligo who founded a monastery at Fore, County Westmeath, and died in 664. Historically, Termonfeckin operated two separate primary schools for boys and girls; these were amalgamated in 1936 to form a combined school at Yellow Gap. Due to outdated facilities, the Yellow Gap premises were vacated in 1980 when the current school building on the Baltray Road was completed. The foundation stone of the new school was blessed by Cardinal Tomás O Fiaich in 1980.
Applying to Termonfeckin 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 Termonfeckin 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 Termonfeckin Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Termonfeckin Mixed National School?
Termonfeckin Mixed National School has 307 pupils enrolled, 147 girls and 160 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Termonfeckin Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Termonfeckin Mixed 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 Termonfeckin Mixed National School?
Termonfeckin Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.