Achadh Na Sileann
Achadh Na Sileann is a primary school in Leitrim. 47 pupils, Catholic ethos, DEIS.
The facts
| Type | Primary school |
|---|---|
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ethos | Catholic |
| Patron | Bishop of Kilmore |
| Fees | Free |
| Enrolment | 47 (28 boys, 19 girls) 2025/26 |
| Language of instruction | English Medium School |
| DEIS | Yes — this school is in the DEIS programme |
| Roll number | 19365V |
| Eircode | N41NX92 |
| Address | Aughnasheelin, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim |
Special classes
The NCSE lists no special class at this school for the coming year.
The area around this school
School planning area: Ballinamore. This is how the Department plans where to build capacity. It is not a catchment.
Local house prices: the median residential sale price in Eircode district N41 (Carrick-on-Shannon) was €200,000 in 2025. That is up 81.8% since 2020. CSO figures for the whole district, not the streets beside the school.
Area profile: the Pobal HP Deprivation Index rates Greaghglass/stralongford at -0.64 (Marginally Below Average), where 0 is the national average. 30% of adults there hold a third-level qualification.
Contact
| Principal | Michéal McKiernan |
|---|---|
| Phone | 0719644868 |
| principal@stmarysnsaughnasheelin.com | |
| Local authority | Leitrim County Council |
Other schools in Ballinamore
- Aughawillan Ns Primary school, Leitrim
- Ballinamore Community School Secondary school, Leitrim
- Naomh Caillin Primary school, Leitrim
- S N Naomh Mhuire Primary school, Leitrim
- Scoil Chlann Naofa Primary school, Leitrim
- St Brids Primary school, Leitrim
- St Patrick's Ns Primary school, Cavan
How we know
DoE Schools GIS 2026 (CC BY 4.0) — checked 2026-08-27.