Glenamaddy National School
Glenamaddy, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 142 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 76 girls, 66 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18572V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Joseph’s National School Glenamaddy is a Catholic primary school serving the Glenamaddy community. The school provides a full primary curriculum from Junior and Senior Infants through to 6th Class, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment rooted in Christian values. Emphasis is placed on developing both academic skills and personal character, with daily prayers and a collective school prayer reflecting its faith‑based ethos. Beyond the classroom, the school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities that enrich pupil experience. Regular participation in Gaelic football, mini‑7s tournaments, arts projects such as the Glenamaddy Ploughing Art Competition, and educational outings like the Graune pet farm visit demonstrate a commitment to holistic development. The active Parents’ Association organises fund‑raising events, supports music programmes, and supplies sports jerseys, reinforcing strong community ties. Facilities are designed to support modern teaching and active play, with dedicated spaces for infant and junior classes, a sports area for team games, and resources for creative projects. The school’s active‑school status highlights its focus on health, wellbeing and lifelong learning, encouraging pupils to engage confidently with both academic and social challenges.
Applying to Glenamaddy 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 Glenamaddy 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 Glenamaddy National School
How many pupils attend Glenamaddy National School?
Glenamaddy National School has 142 pupils enrolled, 76 girls and 66 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Glenamaddy National School a DEIS school?
No. Glenamaddy 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 Glenamaddy National School?
Glenamaddy National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.