Crossmolina National School
Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 235 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 116 girls, 119 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20125I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Crossmolina National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the town of Crossmolina, County Mayo. It provides education for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, following the Irish national curriculum and the Aistear framework for early childhood learning. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, integrating literacy, numeracy, creative arts and physical education within a supportive, community‑focused environment. The school’s facilities include modern classrooms equipped for digital learning, a dedicated sports area, and a range of resources that support the Green Schools programme, encouraging environmental awareness and sustainability. Extra‑curricular activities such as team sports, cultural projects and outdoor learning are offered to enrich pupils’ experiences and foster a sense of belonging. Communication with families is facilitated through a well‑maintained website that provides access to calendars, news updates, policies and forms, ensuring transparency and partnership between home and school.
Applying to Crossmolina 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 Crossmolina 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 Crossmolina National School
How many pupils attend Crossmolina National School?
Crossmolina National School has 235 pupils enrolled, 116 girls and 119 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Crossmolina National School a DEIS school?
No. Crossmolina 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 Crossmolina National School?
Crossmolina National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.