Creggs Central National School
Galway
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 87 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 44 girls, 43 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19818J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Creggs National School is a Catholic co-educational primary school on the Galway-Roscommon border, under the patronage of the Bishop of Elphin. The school has three mainstream teachers supported by learning support and resource teachers, along with special classes including the "Sunshine" Class for students with autism and a class for children with severe and profound needs. Facilities include a P.E. hall, a hydrotherapy pool, and a fully floodlit astroturf pitch. The school has received multiple Green Flags and participates in initiatives such as the Active School Flag, Blue Star and Special Olympics. Students take part in events including the Mark Fitzmaurice Football tournament and a coffee morning for Daffodil Day run by sixth class pupils. A book entitled "Scholars" was produced to celebrate 150 years of education in the Creggs area.
History
The school was established on its site in 1852, originally consisting of two main classrooms with little change until reconstruction and repairs in the 1930s. In the early 1980s, the Department of Education decided to construct a new building at Creggs. This new building comprised three classrooms, a staff room, toilets and cloakroom areas. An extension in 2009 added new classrooms and a community centre/gymnasium, and the "Sunshine" Class was established at that time.
Applying to Creggs Central 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 Creggs Central 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 Creggs Central National School
How many pupils attend Creggs Central National School?
Creggs Central National School has 87 pupils enrolled, 44 girls and 43 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Creggs Central National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Creggs Central 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 Creggs Central National School?
Creggs Central National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.