Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa
Ahascragh, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 45 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 22 girls, 23 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10095T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Killure National School, situated in the rural community of Killure, Ahascragh, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 DP11), provides primary education for children in the local area. The school’s ethos centres on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential through collaborative learning. A strong partnership with parents, the parish and the wider community underpins the educational programme, ensuring that learning extends beyond the classroom and reflects local values and traditions. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including a Green Schools programme and a student council, which promote environmental awareness and student leadership. Regular updates on school life are shared via newsletters, a calendar of events and downloadable resources, keeping families informed of term dates, holidays and special occasions such as confirmations and communions. Enrolment for September 2026 is currently open, reflecting the school’s commitment to welcoming new families into its vibrant community.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa
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 Naomh Treasa. 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 Naomh Treasa
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa has 45 pupils enrolled, 22 girls and 23 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa 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 Naomh Treasa?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Treasa has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.