Scoil Náisiúnta Cor An Droma
Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 73 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 35 girls, 38 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15796F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Corr an Droma is a rural national school situated in the townland of Corr an Droma, about 9 km from Claregalway and under 20 km from Galway City. Set within a peaceful, safe environment, the school provides a nurturing setting where pupils are encouraged to learn, grow and enjoy school life. The ethos places a strong emphasis on the partnership between school, home and the local parish of Annaghdown, fostering an inclusive community that values the rich cultural, sporting and musical traditions of the area. The curriculum is delivered through a caring, friendly approach that supports children’s holistic development. Recent activities highlighted on the site show a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) projects, seasonal celebrations such as Halloween and a Winter Wonderland, as well as community‑linked initiatives like planting flower beds and welcoming Dogs Trust Ireland. These programmes aim to develop curiosity, creativity and social responsibility while reinforcing the school’s commitment to a positive, engaging learning environment for every child.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Cor An Droma
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 Cor An Droma. 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 Cor An Droma
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Cor An Droma?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cor An Droma has 73 pupils enrolled, 35 girls and 38 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Cor An Droma a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Cor An Droma 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.
What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Cor An Droma?
Scoil Náisiúnta Cor An Droma has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.