Cooneal National School
Ballina, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 58 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 29 girls, 29 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17209U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Cooneal National School is a Catholic co‑educational primary school situated in Coonealcauraun, Ballina, County Mayo. Under the patronage of the Bishop of Killala, the school embraces a Catholic ethos that seeks the full and harmonious development of each pupil – intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually. The curriculum is delivered within a framework that promotes a living relationship with God, respect for others and a Christian philosophy of life, while also encouraging appreciation of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. The school provides a safe, happy environment where high professional standards are maintained and a spirit of mutual respect is fostered throughout the community. Strong links between home and school are prioritised, with parents and staff collaborating to support pupils at every stage of their development. Facilities include locally prepared school lunches delivered daily by Martina’s Homemade Foods, and the school organises enriching activities such as the “Seashore Safari” to enhance experiential learning. Comprehensive policies covering admissions, child safeguarding, anti‑bullying and Covid‑19 health measures underpin the school’s commitment to a supportive and inclusive learning setting.
Applying to Cooneal 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Cooneal 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 Cooneal National School
How many pupils attend Cooneal National School?
Cooneal National School has 58 pupils enrolled, 29 girls and 29 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Cooneal National School a DEIS school?
No. Cooneal 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 Cooneal National School?
Cooneal National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.