Belmullet Senior National School
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Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 127 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 67 girls, 60 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17727T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Belmullet Senior National School (Scoil Chroí Mhuire gan Smál) is a co‑educational primary school serving the Belmullet community. The school employs a team of five class teachers, two special‑education teachers and two special needs assistants, providing a supportive learning environment for its 128 pupils. The pupil body is culturally diverse, including children from Irish, English, Polish, Latvian, Brazilian and Ukrainian backgrounds, reflecting the inclusive ethos of the school. Academic provision is complemented by a broad range of extracurricular activities – sport, drama, music, quizzes, fundraising events, workshops and other initiatives – encouraging students to develop confidence, creativity and teamwork alongside their formal studies. The school’s educational philosophy places a strong emphasis on participation and personal development, guided by the Irish motto “Mól an óige agus tiocfaidh sí” (Nurture the youth and it will flourish). Facilities are organised to support both mainstream and special‑educational needs, with dedicated staff to ensure that every child can engage fully in classroom learning and the wider school community.
History
Scoil Chroí Mhuire gan Smál opened in 1898 as separate boys’ and girls’ schools. In 1969 the two schools merged to become a mixed junior and senior school, adopting the name Belmullet Senior National School.
Applying to Belmullet Senior 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 Senior 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 Senior National School
How many pupils attend Belmullet Senior National School?
Belmullet Senior National School has 127 pupils enrolled, 67 girls and 60 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Belmullet Senior National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Belmullet Senior 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 Senior National School teach through Irish?
Belmullet Senior 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.