Cill Mhor Iorrais
Belmullet, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 20 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 13 girls, 7 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14258S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Kilmore Erris National School (Cill Mhor Iorrais) is a vibrant primary school situated in Beal an Mhuirthead, Belmullet, County Mayo. The school welcomes children from the local community and aims to provide a safe, supportive learning environment where pupils can develop academically, socially and culturally. Its dedicated staff work closely with families and the wider community to foster a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and a love of learning. The school is governed by a Board of Management, which operates on a four‑year term and oversees the school on behalf of the patron. This voluntary board brings a range of expertise to the governance of the school, ensuring that decisions are made in the best interests of students and parents. Kilmore Erris NS places a strong emphasis on community involvement, drawing on local support to enhance the educational experience and maintain high standards of care and safety for all children.
Applying to Cill Mhor Iorrais
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 Cill Mhor Iorrais. 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 Cill Mhor Iorrais
How many pupils attend Cill Mhor Iorrais?
Cill Mhor Iorrais has 20 pupils enrolled, 13 girls and 7 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cill Mhor Iorrais a DEIS school?
Yes. Cill Mhor Iorrais 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 Cill Mhor Iorrais teach through Irish?
Cill Mhor Iorrais 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.