Scoil Náisiúnta Fiondalbha
Castlebar, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 37 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 22 girls, 15 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17678J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Manulla National School is a rural primary school located midway between Castlebar and Balla in County Mayo. The school caters for young learners in two mainstream classes, providing a close‑knit community atmosphere while delivering the Irish primary curriculum. Emphasis is placed on a balanced educational approach that combines traditional teaching with modern digital tools; the senior class now works with G Suite for Education and benefits from a grant that supplied tablets to support learners at risk of educational disadvantage. The school boasts a range of indoor and outdoor facilities designed to enhance both academic and physical development. These include a dedicated sports hall, a table‑tennis room and a purpose‑built playground, enabling a variety of sports and recreational activities such as the annual sports day. An after‑school programme is also available, offering additional support and enrichment beyond the normal school day. Community involvement is encouraged through projects like book donations to Ghana and seasonal celebrations, fostering a sense of social responsibility among pupils.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Fiondalbha
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Fiondalbha. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Fiondalbha
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Fiondalbha?
Scoil Náisiúnta Fiondalbha has 37 pupils enrolled, 22 girls and 15 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Fiondalbha a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Fiondalbha 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Fiondalbha?
Scoil Náisiúnta Fiondalbha has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.