Scoil Náisiúnta An Tsraith
Ballina, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 15 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 11 girls, 4 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13383Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Náisiúnta na Sraithe is a small, coastal national school situated on the west coast of County Mayo, Ireland, directly beside the sea. The school caters for children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, organised into two main classrooms: the Junior Room for pupils from Junior Infants to Second Class and the Senior Room for those from Third to Sixth Class. In addition to the teaching staff, the school benefits from a shared learning support teacher and a dedicated secretary, providing a supportive learning environment for all pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on the creative arts, encouraging students to engage in a wide range of artistic activities such as drawing, crafts, pottery and singing, often performed in Irish. This focus on creativity is complemented by the school’s commitment to environmental and health initiatives – it is recognised as both a Green School and an Active School, promoting sustainable practices and regular physical activity. A virtual tour of the school grounds is available online, showcasing the pleasant, sea‑side setting that forms an integral part of the pupils’ everyday experience.
History
Prior to 1866, scholars from Shraigh attended a school that, according to oral tradition, stood in Muingmore. Doolough School then opened officially in 1866 under the Board of Commissioners, with Thomas Carrick of Limerick as its first master; he was later replaced by Patrick Dunphy of Ballina. Permission for a new school at Shraigh was granted by 1887, when Monsignor Hewson acquired the site and Peter Monaghan served as builder. The one-roomed building was completed by summer 1888, and on June 4th, 1888, Master Dunphy and the scholars from Muingmore transferred into the new school along with the register.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta An Tsraith
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.
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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 An Tsraith. 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 Tsraith
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta An Tsraith?
Scoil Náisiúnta An Tsraith has 15 pupils enrolled, 11 girls and 4 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta An Tsraith a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta An Tsraith 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 Tsraith teach through Irish?
Scoil Náisiúnta An Tsraith is located in a Gaeltacht area, where Irish is a community language. The Department of Education record for the school lists no subjects taught through Irish.