Robeen Central National School
Hollymount, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 127 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 64 girls, 63 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19394F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Roibin is a co‑educational national school serving children from Junior Infants to 6th Class. Situated in the village of Robeen, just outside Hollymount and a short distance from Ballinrobe, the school provides a nurturing Catholic environment that seeks to develop the intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual dimensions of each pupil. The ethos stresses lifelong learning, community involvement, inclusion of all children and respect for diversity, with clear policies against discrimination and racism. The school benefits from modern teaching facilities, including laptops, iPads and Clevertouch interactive boards that replace earlier whiteboards, creating a technology‑rich learning atmosphere. A broad range of extra‑curricular programmes is offered, such as Gaelic football, hurling, tennis, cross‑country running, music, concerts, musicals, quizzes and science challenges, encouraging pupils to explore interests beyond the classroom. Environmental stewardship is highlighted by the award of a 5th Green Flag for biodiversity, and the school actively participates in the Active School programme, promoting physical education and activity throughout the year.
History
Scoil Mhuire Roibin was built in 1975 to serve the Robeen community and surrounding rural areas. Since its establishment, the school has grown into a five‑teacher, co‑educational institution that continues to provide Catholic education under the patronage of the Archbishop of Tuam, adhering to Department of Education and Science guidelines.
Applying to Robeen Central 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 Robeen Central 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 Robeen Central National School
How many pupils attend Robeen Central National School?
Robeen Central National School has 127 pupils enrolled, 64 girls and 63 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Robeen Central National School a DEIS school?
No. Robeen Central 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 Robeen Central National School?
Robeen Central National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.