Castleblakeney National School
Ballinasloe, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 52 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 25 girls, 27 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16464I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Castleblakeney National School is a vibrant primary school situated in the rural community of Castleblakeney, Ballinasloe, County Galway. The school provides a purposeful and varied curriculum for children from the local area, operating within a framework of “Enjoyment, Learning and Achievement”. Pupils are encouraged to engage with the curriculum in an atmosphere of respect, where creativity, innovation and personal ambition are nurtured. Strong partnerships with parents, guardians and the wider community are regarded as essential to the day‑to‑day life of the school, helping to build a supportive and inclusive environment. Beyond the core subjects, the school offers a rich programme of extracurricular activities that enhance pupils’ development. Regular gymnastics sessions, handball tournaments, a robotics initiative and practical cooking projects illustrate a commitment to physical wellbeing, STEM education and life‑skills learning. Visits such as the Teddy Bear Hospital experience further enrich the children’s social and emotional growth, ensuring that learners leave the school with happy memories, a sense of responsibility and confidence in their abilities.
Applying to Castleblakeney 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 Castleblakeney 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 Castleblakeney National School
How many pupils attend Castleblakeney National School?
Castleblakeney National School has 52 pupils enrolled, 25 girls and 27 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Castleblakeney National School a DEIS school?
No. Castleblakeney 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 Castleblakeney National School?
Castleblakeney National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.