Barnacarroll Central National School
Claremorris, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 208 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 110 girls, 98 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19710M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Barnacarroll Central National School is a vibrant primary school serving the local community with a strong emphasis on holistic development and active learning. The school provides a purpose‑built playground, a well‑maintained football field and a basketball court, offering pupils ample opportunity for physical activity and outdoor education. Adjacent to the school, a community hall – kept in excellent condition by local volunteers – is available for school use throughout the day, reinforcing the close partnership between the school and its surrounding neighbourhood. The school adopts a modern, child‑centred approach, encouraging each class to document and share its learning journey through dedicated class blogs. These blogs showcase a range of projects and achievements, fostering transparency and parental engagement. In addition to the standard curriculum, Barnacarroll offers childcare services and participates in the Green Schools programme, highlighting its commitment to environmental awareness and sustainable practices. The school’s facilities and community support combine to create a nurturing environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially and physically.
Applying to Barnacarroll Central 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Barnacarroll Central 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 Barnacarroll Central National School
How many pupils attend Barnacarroll Central National School?
Barnacarroll Central National School has 208 pupils enrolled, 110 girls and 98 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Barnacarroll Central National School a DEIS school?
No. Barnacarroll Central National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Barnacarroll Central National School?
Barnacarroll Central National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.