Scoil Náisiúnta An Ard Mhoir
Cill Chiarain, Galway
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 20 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 8 girls, 12 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10591I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Náisiúnta Aird Mhóir is a mixed Catholic primary school in Cill Chiaráin, County Galway, with an enrolment of 20 pupils. It is located in the heart of the Conamara Gaeltacht, where Irish language and culture are strongly present. The school operates under the patronage of Archbishop of Tuam. All subjects are taught through Irish. The school states its aim as creating a Gaelic, pleasant and happy environment for children, understanding that happy children learn better. It also aims to foster a healthy, understanding and loving relationship between staff and pupils. The school has DEIS status.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta An Ard Mhoir
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 An Ard Mhoir. 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 An Ard Mhoir
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta An Ard Mhoir?
Scoil Náisiúnta An Ard Mhoir has 20 pupils enrolled, 8 girls and 12 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta An Ard Mhoir a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta An Ard Mhoir 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 An Ard Mhoir teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta An Ard Mhoir teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.