Scoil Náisiúnta Muire gan Smal
TUBBERCURRY, Sligo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 103 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 49 girls, 54 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18029A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Drimina National School is a Catholic‑patroned primary school situated in the Parish of Kilmactigue, County Sligo. It provides co‑educational learning for children from Junior Infants through to 6th class, welcoming pupils of all faiths and backgrounds. The school’s ethos is rooted in Catholic values while fostering an inclusive, vibrant community where respect, kindness and courtesy are central to daily life. The campus has evolved since its establishment on the present site in 1955, with major extensions completed in the early 2000s and again in 2006, resulting in a modern, state‑of‑the‑art learning environment. A proactive Board of Management works closely with an active Parents’ Association to support a collaborative approach to education. Emphasis is placed on each child’s well‑being, independence and self‑esteem, encouraging them to strive for their full potential in a supportive and welcoming setting.
History
Drimina National School was originally located down the road from the current building in Carrigeen. In 1955 the school moved to a new two‑classroom premises on its present site. The building underwent reconstruction in the early 2000s, and a further extension was completed in 2006, giving the school its present layout.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Muire gan Smal
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 Muire gan Smal. 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 Muire gan Smal
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Muire gan Smal?
Scoil Náisiúnta Muire gan Smal has 103 pupils enrolled, 49 girls and 54 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Muire gan Smal a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Muire gan Smal 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 Muire gan Smal?
Scoil Náisiúnta Muire gan Smal has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.