Leitir N.S.
Primary school in Republic of Ireland
Leitir N.S. | |
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Location | |
Leitir, Islandeady, Castlebar, County Mayo Ireland | |
Information | |
Other name | St. Joseph's N.S. |
Type | Primary school |
Religious affiliation(s) | Catholicism |
Opened | 1889 |
Status | Closed |
Closed | 2019 |
Website | www |
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]
The original school opened in 1889 and 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]
- Ray Moylette, professional boxer[citation needed]