Colnamuck National School
Rosscahill, Galway
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 18 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 8 girls, 10 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17655U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Collinamuck National School is a vibrant primary school serving the local community in County Galway. The school operates a Junior Room and a Senior Room, providing a balanced curriculum that blends traditional Irish primary education with a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy and experiential learning. Pupils benefit from regular visits from the Galway County Library van, which enhances the school’s reading programme and encourages a love of books. The school’s commitment to STEM is demonstrated by its recent Gold award from the Research Ireland Curious Minds programme, recognising a wide range of hands‑on science activities, design challenges and a STEM showcase that engage students in practical problem‑solving. Beyond the classroom, Collinamuck offers a rich programme of extracurricular activities that foster creativity, health and community spirit. Highlights include participation in the Baboró International Arts Festival, a Drumadore drumming workshop, road‑safety sessions with the Seatbelt Sheriff, and annual events such as a Book Fair, Christmas concert and Halloween disco. The school also supports physical development through cross‑country championships and encourages civic awareness through mock elections. These varied experiences create a well‑rounded environment where children develop confidence, teamwork and a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
Applying to Colnamuck 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
View Colnamuck National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Colnamuck National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Colnamuck National School
How many pupils attend Colnamuck National School?
Colnamuck National School has 18 pupils enrolled, 8 girls and 10 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Colnamuck National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Colnamuck 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.
What is the ethos of Colnamuck National School?
Colnamuck National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.