Belmullet Junior National School
Belmullet, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 58 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 28 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17923T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Belmullet Junior National School is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school located beside the sea in the town of Belmullet, County Mayo. The school caters for approximately 80 pupils and delivers the Irish Primary School Curriculum through a fun‑filled, engaging approach that balances academic learning with personal development. Small class sizes are supported by three class teachers, two Special Educational Needs (SET) teachers and one Special Needs Assistant (SNA), ensuring that individual learning needs can be met effectively. The school operates under the same roof as the local senior school, sharing administrative support and cleaning staff, which creates a cohesive educational environment for children transitioning from junior to senior levels. Emphasis is placed on fostering a supportive, community‑oriented atmosphere where pupils can explore their interests, develop social skills and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Facilities benefit from the school's seaside setting, providing opportunities for outdoor learning and environmental awareness. The school’s commitment to the Primary School Curriculum is complemented by a range of extracurricular activities designed to enrich the pupil experience and promote holistic development.
Applying to Belmullet Junior 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 Belmullet Junior 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 Belmullet Junior National School
How many pupils attend Belmullet Junior National School?
Belmullet Junior National School has 58 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 28 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Belmullet Junior National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Belmullet Junior 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.
Does Belmullet Junior National School teach through Irish?
Belmullet Junior National School is located in a Gaeltacht area, where Irish is a community language. The Department of Education record for the school lists no subjects taught through Irish.