Granlahan Girls National School
Ballinlough, Roscommon
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 46 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 25 girls, 21 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15664L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Granlahan Girls National School is a small, four‑teacher primary school situated in the most westerly corner of County Roscommon, midway between Ballyhaunis in Mayo and Casterea in Roscommon. The school caters for a mixed cohort of pupils through two mainstream classes, a dedicated Autism class and a Special Educational Needs (SET) class, reflecting a commitment to inclusive education. Its educational philosophy adopts a holistic view of learning, aiming to develop spiritual, moral, cognitive, emotional, imaginative, aesthetic, social and physical dimensions of each child, in line with its stated aims, vision and ethos. The campus boasts a range of high‑quality facilities that support both academic and extra‑curricular development. Pupils have access to a well‑maintained football pitch, a basketball court, a large playground with a marked games area, and a sensory‑rich environment that includes a dedicated Sensory Room and the newly opened Suaimhneas Room (September 2024) for children on the autism spectrum. A low pupil‑to‑teacher ratio enables personalised attention, while a varied programme of activities – from swimming and tennis to céilí dancing, traditional music lessons and sports competitions – enriches the school experience and promotes active citizenship and lifelong learning.
Applying to Granlahan Girls 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 Granlahan Girls 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 Granlahan Girls National School
How many pupils attend Granlahan Girls National School?
Granlahan Girls National School has 46 pupils enrolled, 25 girls and 21 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Granlahan Girls National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Granlahan Girls 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 Granlahan Girls National School?
Granlahan Girls National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.