Drumshanbo Vocational School
Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
509 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
509 students: 246 girls and 263 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 106
- 2nd year
- 97
- 3rd year
- 89
- TY
- 48
- 5th year
- 92
- 6th year
- 77
Transition Year: 48 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (89). That usually means TY is optional here.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Drumshanbo Vocational School is a community college (etb) in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 D623). Drumshanbo Vocational School has 509 students: 263 boys and 246 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 263 boys, 246 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 71570S
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Drumshanbo Vocational School?
- Drumshanbo Vocational School is a community college (etb) in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 D623).
- How many students go to Drumshanbo Vocational School?
- Drumshanbo Vocational School has 509 students: 263 boys and 246 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Drumshanbo Vocational School?
- Martin Fallon is the principal of Drumshanbo Vocational School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Drumshanbo Vocational School a mixed school?
- Yes. Drumshanbo Vocational School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Drumshanbo Vocational School fee-paying?
- No. Drumshanbo Vocational School is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Drumshanbo Vocational School?
- Drumshanbo Vocational School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.
- Does Drumshanbo Vocational School teach through Irish?
- No. Drumshanbo Vocational School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Drumshanbo Vocational School have Transition Year?
- 48 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (89). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Drumshanbo Vocational School a DEIS school?
- No. Drumshanbo Vocational School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Drumshanbo Vocational School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Drumshanbo Vocational School's roll number, 71570S, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Drumshanbo Vocational School?
- The closest is Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumshanbo Vocational SchoolThis school | 509 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Community SchoolLeitrim | 11.3 km | 686 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Lough Allen CollegeDrumkeerin | 14.7 km | 144 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballinamore Community SchoolBallinamore | 16.6 km | 336 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mohill Community CollegeMohill | 18.0 km | 531 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Open night, Tue, 24 Nov | No | No |
| Abbey Community CollegeBoyle | 18.7 km | 620 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coola Post Primary SchoolRiverstown | 24.4 km | 514 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
Drumshanbo Vocational SchoolDrumshanbo
N41D623
- Principal: Martin Fallon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 964 1085
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: dvs.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Patricks NS800 m
- Strabaggan NS4.0 km
- St Brids5.2 km
- SN Naomh Mhuire5.3 km
- SN Cill Ronain5.9 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Drumshanbo Vocational School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar