Ballynacargy Mixed National School
Westmeath
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 55 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 31 girls, 24 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 01731U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Brigid’s National School, Ballynacargy, is a mixed primary school situated in Moranstown, Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath. The school welcomes parents and guardians to a vibrant learning community that blends traditional Irish values with contemporary educational practice. Its website highlights a busy school life, offering insight into a curriculum that balances academic learning with cultural and sporting activities. The school follows the Irish Primary Curriculum, placing particular emphasis on hands‑on STEM experiences, as demonstrated by a recent workshop exploring magnets and electricity. Creative subjects are also prioritised, with resources such as a Visual Arts curriculum evaluation available to parents. Irish language is woven throughout school communication, reflecting a commitment to bilingual development. Extra‑curricular provision includes hurling training with the local Aran club, reinforcing physical education and community partnership. Facilities support a broad programme of learning: dedicated spaces for STEM investigations, areas for artistic creation, and access to sports fields for hurling sessions. The school participates in the “Active Schools” initiative, promoting health and wellbeing, and provides up‑to‑date information on the new Primary Curriculum, health alerts, and attendance policies through downloadable PDFs for families.
Applying to Ballynacargy Mixed National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Ballynacargy Mixed National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Ballynacargy Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Ballynacargy Mixed National School?
Ballynacargy Mixed National School has 55 pupils enrolled, 31 girls and 24 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Ballynacargy Mixed National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Ballynacargy Mixed National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Ballynacargy Mixed National School?
Ballynacargy Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.