Leitir N.S.
Leitir N.S. (also known as St. Joseph's N.S.) was an Irish Catholic primary school located in Leitir, Islandeady, Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland.[1]
| Leitir N.S. | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Republic of Ireland | |
| Information | |
| Other name | St. Joseph's N.S. |
| Type | Primary school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholicism |
| Opened | 1889 |
| Status | Closed |
| Closed | 2019 |
| Website | www |
The original school opened in 1889, the new school opened in 1962. The school closed permanently on 28 June 2019.[2]
Notable alumni
- Enda Kenny, former Taoiseach of Ireland (2011–2017), and Leader of Fine Gael (2002–2017)
- Henry Kenny, Fine Gael politician and Gaelic footballer (teacher)[3]
- Henry Kenny Jr., Fine Gael politician
- Ray Moylette, professional boxer
References
- "Index". Castlebar.ie. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
- http://www.mayonews.ie/news/33289-communities-saddened-by-leitir-ns-closure
- "'All we have left is the graveyard'". Mayonews.ie. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
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