Scoil Náisiúnta Realt na Mara
Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 77 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 35 girls, 42 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17176I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Mulranny National School is a small primary school situated in the coastal village of Mulranny, County Mayo, on the shores of Clew Bay. The school serves approximately 70 pupils across Junior, Senior and senior classes, employing four mainstream teachers and a dedicated learning‑support teacher. The curriculum is delivered within a modernised environment that includes a 2007 extension to the original 1939 building, providing contemporary classroom spaces and facilities for digital learning. A 2021 grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan equipped the school with a full set of Chromebooks, headphones and a charging trolley, ensuring every child can participate fully in digital education. The school is an active participant in the Department of Education’s DEIS (Delivering Equality and Opportunity in Schools) programme, targeting educational disadvantage, and holds the Green Flag for its commitment to environmental stewardship, recently receiving its eighth award for the “Global Citizenship – Marine Environment” theme. Mulranny National School also engages in the EU Erasmus+ “Compassionate Global Citizens” project, collaborating with partner schools in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Greece and Spain to explore the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on marine and environmental education.
History
Mulranny National School was originally built in 1939 with financial assistance from the Sisters of Mercy, who operated the school until it became a lay‑run institution in 1986. A new extension was added to the original building in 2007, expanding the school’s capacity and facilities.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Realt na Mara
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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Realt na Mara. 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 Realt na Mara
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Realt na Mara?
Scoil Náisiúnta Realt na Mara has 77 pupils enrolled, 35 girls and 42 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Realt na Mara a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Realt na Mara is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Realt na Mara?
Scoil Náisiúnta Realt na Mara has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.