Irishtown National School
Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 70 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 31 girls, 39 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14808E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Irishtown National School is a mixed, Catholic primary school situated on the R328 between Ballindine and Dunmore in County Mayo. With an enrolment of around 62 pupils, the school offers a close‑knit learning environment supported by a team that includes mainstream class teachers, a special education teacher and several special needs assistants. The timetable runs from 9.10 am to 2.50 pm with a short morning break and a half‑hour lunch, providing a structured yet flexible day for young learners. The curriculum is enriched by a strong emphasis on experiential and outdoor education. Regular Forest School sessions, delivered in the woodland and park opposite the school, develop physical coordination, fine‑motor skills, problem‑solving and teamwork. The school also follows the Aistear framework for early childhood education, exploring themes such as home, shopping, the restaurant and community life. Creative partnerships, including art workshops with Mayo County Council and historical outreach programmes, broaden pupils’ cultural awareness. A vibrant parent association and participation in local sports quizzes further reinforce community involvement and holistic development.
Applying to Irishtown 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 Irishtown 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 Irishtown National School
How many pupils attend Irishtown National School?
Irishtown National School has 70 pupils enrolled, 31 girls and 39 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Irishtown National School a DEIS school?
No. Irishtown 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 Irishtown National School?
Irishtown National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.