Drumgallagh National School
Westport, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 33 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 19 girls, 14 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18002D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Drumgallagh National School is a small rural primary school serving the Ballycroy Parish community. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, offering a variety of extracurricular activities that complement the core curriculum. Recent initiatives include a knitting project in the senior room, where pupils collaborated to produce a blanket, and an art competition that rewarded winners with goodie bags and book vouchers. These programmes are designed to enhance fine‑motor skills, concentration, creativity and social cohesion. The school also encourages active participation in sport and cultural events. A notable achievement was the Sports Quiz team securing third place in the Erris Sports Quiz after a tightly contested tie‑break. Seasonal celebrations such as the Christmas Walk, accompanied by hot chocolate and treats, foster a sense of community and tradition. Regular blog updates highlight these activities, reflecting the school’s commitment to transparent communication with families and the wider parish.
Applying to Drumgallagh 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 Drumgallagh 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 Drumgallagh National School
How many pupils attend Drumgallagh National School?
Drumgallagh National School has 33 pupils enrolled, 19 girls and 14 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Drumgallagh National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Drumgallagh 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 Drumgallagh National School?
Drumgallagh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.