Scoil Baile Nua
Maigh Cuilinn, Galway
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 62 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 32 girls, 30 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15331H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Baile Nua is a Catholic Gaeltacht primary school situated near Moycullen in County Galway. It delivers the full primary curriculum through the Irish language, aiming to provide a high‑quality, holistic education that nurtures both academic achievement and a strong sense of Irish cultural identity. The school environment is described as welcoming, safe, happy and motivating, with a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere for all pupils. The school places particular emphasis on cultural enrichment, offering a wide range of activities such as traditional music, singing, sean‑nós dancing, Gaelic games and drama. A dedicated team of staff supports learners across infant, first, second and third classes as well as fourth to sixth classes, and includes provision for special educational needs and language support. Governance is provided by an active Board of Management committed to continual improvement of facilities, resources and the overall learning experience.
History
Scoil Baile Nua was founded in 1900 as a Catholic Gaeltacht school under the patronage of the Bishop of Galway. Since its establishment, the school has maintained a mission to deliver high‑standard education through the medium of Irish and to promote Irish language and culture within the local community.
Applying to Scoil Baile Nua
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
View Scoil Baile Nua's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Baile Nua. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Baile Nua
How many pupils attend Scoil Baile Nua?
Scoil Baile Nua has 62 pupils enrolled, 32 girls and 30 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Baile Nua a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Baile Nua 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.
Does Scoil Baile Nua teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Baile Nua teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.