Scoil Caitriona Junior
Renmore, Galway
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 350 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 184 girls, 166 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19401W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Chaitríona Junior is a vibrant junior primary school situated on Renmore Avenue in Galway City, catering for Junior and Senior Infants as well as 1st, 2nd and other primary classes. The school positions itself as a happy and safe place where every child matters, emphasising a partnership with parents to support each pupil’s all‑round learning and personal development. A broad curriculum is delivered through a mix of creative, scientific and physical activities – recent highlights include play‑dough workshops, gymnastics sessions, Valentine’s Day art projects, and explorations of growing patterns in mathematics. The school’s ethos is underpinned by a commitment to curiosity and wellbeing, with dedicated programmes such as Curious Minds (primary science and maths), Coding and Lego Programming, Green School initiatives, Healthy Eating, and Wellbeing sessions. Facilities include age‑appropriate classrooms, a daily timetable that balances structured learning with play, a school uniform policy, and an after‑school wrap‑around childcare service. The school also offers a range of community‑focused resources, including a Home‑School Liaison Officer, links to useful external websites, and regular events such as the First Holy Communion and cultural celebrations.
Applying to Scoil Caitriona Junior
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 Caitriona Junior. 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 Caitriona Junior
How many pupils attend Scoil Caitriona Junior?
Scoil Caitriona Junior has 350 pupils enrolled, 184 girls and 166 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Caitriona Junior a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Caitriona Junior 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 Caitriona Junior?
Scoil Caitriona Junior has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.