Bangor Erris National School
Ballina, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 61 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 20 girls, 41 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13684H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Bangor Erris National School is a small, community‑focused primary school situated in the picturesque village of Bangor Erris, County Mayo, with the Owenmore River forming part of its boundary and the Carraful and Nephin Beg mountain ranges nearby. The school provides an enriched learning environment that aims to develop confident, curious learners through a balanced curriculum that blends academic rigour with a wide range of sporting and extracurricular opportunities. Emphasis is placed on creating a happy, safe atmosphere where pupils can thrive socially and academically. The school benefits from modern infrastructure, including high‑speed broadband delivered under the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, supporting digital learning and communication. Operating from 9.20 am to 3.00 pm, the day is structured to include a dedicated assembly period, roll‑call, and clearly defined break and lunch times, fostering routine and wellbeing. With three mainstream teachers and a full‑time special educational needs (SEN) teacher, the school is equipped to meet diverse learning needs and promote inclusive education.
Applying to Bangor Erris 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 Bangor Erris 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 Bangor Erris National School
How many pupils attend Bangor Erris National School?
Bangor Erris National School has 61 pupils enrolled, 20 girls and 41 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Bangor Erris National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Bangor Erris 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 Bangor Erris National School?
Bangor Erris National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.