Holy Angels National School
Claremorris, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 50 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 26 girls, 24 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17482P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Holy Angels National School is a small, mixed‑gender rural primary school situated in the heart of County Mayo, midway between the towns of Claremorris and Castlebar. The school operates three distinct classroom clusters – Junior, Middle and Senior – each catering for the full range of primary‑age children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. With a modest teaching team, the school provides a close‑knit learning environment where pupils receive personalised attention and support across the curriculum. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusive education, offering dedicated resources for English as an Additional Language (EAL) and special educational needs. It also promotes a vibrant community ethos, using its website as a hub for parents and the wider community to stay informed about school events, initiatives and daily activities. Extra‑curricular programmes such as Green Schools, Incredible Edibles, Active Schools and various clubs further enrich the pupil experience, encouraging holistic development beyond the classroom.
Applying to Holy Angels 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 Holy Angels 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 Holy Angels National School
How many pupils attend Holy Angels National School?
Holy Angels National School has 50 pupils enrolled, 26 girls and 24 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Holy Angels National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Holy Angels 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 Holy Angels National School?
Holy Angels National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.