Primary school

Scoil Náisiúnta Achaidh An Ghlaisin

Mayo

Key facts

  • DEIS
  • Gaeltacht
  • Some Irish-medium
  • Mixed
Pupils enrolled
48 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
Girls and boys
24 girls, 24 boys
Ethos
Catholic
Teaching through Irish
Some subjects through Irish
Roll number
18594I the Department of Education reference for this school

School details

Address
BEAL AN MHUIRTHEAD, CO MHAIGH EO
Location
Mayo
School type
Primary
Latest inspection reports
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Location

Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Achaidh An Ghlaisin

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 Achaidh An Ghlaisin. 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 Achaidh An Ghlaisin

How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Achaidh An Ghlaisin?

Scoil Náisiúnta Achaidh An Ghlaisin has 48 pupils enrolled, 24 girls and 24 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.

Is Scoil Náisiúnta Achaidh An Ghlaisin a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Achaidh An Ghlaisin 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.

Does Scoil Náisiúnta Achaidh An Ghlaisin teach through Irish?

Partly. Scoil Náisiúnta Achaidh An Ghlaisin teaches some subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.