Education in Arvagh, as researched by the late Francis J. McCaughey, can be traced back to the 5th July 1840. Originally the school building catered for a separate boys’ and girls’ school before they amalgamated to become co-educational in 1967.

The Arvagh area is unique in its geographical location between 3 town lands, 3 bar­onies, 3 counties and 3 provinces. This unique idea is very aptly depicted on the ornate mural that adorns the wall at the entrance to our school.