Scoil Náisiúnta Eanna
Galway
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 25 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 11 girls, 14 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12502Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Éanna is a small, two‑teacher primary school situated beside Monastery Quay in the coastal village of Roundstone, Co. Galway. It provides education for approximately 38 children drawn from the surrounding townlands, offering a close‑knit, community‑focused environment where each pupil receives personalised attention. The school’s curriculum is enriched by its spectacular natural setting – with panoramic views of Roundstone Bay, Errisbeg Hill and the distant Na Beanna Beola – and by a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, environmental stewardship and the appreciation of local wildlife. The grounds feature a well‑equipped playground that incorporates a variety of mature trees (cypress, elm, sycamore, oak, willow, pine and spruce), a natural rock formation and easy access to the nearby rocky seashore. These assets support a vibrant bird‑watching programme and a marine aquarium housed in the classroom, allowing pupils to observe and care for native sea life. The school’s involvement in projects such as the “Birds in Our Locality” initiative and a heritage partnership with the Galway Education Centre highlights its commitment to experiential learning and community engagement.
History
Founded by Franciscan monks from Mountbellew in 1835, the site originally housed a monastery that provided education for boys. The monastic school continued until the early 1970s, after which the institution was re‑opened as a co‑educational primary school in 1977, becoming Scoil Naisiunta Éanna. Since then it has maintained its tradition of fostering a love of learning within a setting rich in natural and cultural heritage.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Eanna
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 Eanna. 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 Eanna
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Eanna?
Scoil Náisiúnta Eanna has 25 pupils enrolled, 11 girls and 14 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Eanna a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Eanna 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 Náisiúnta Eanna?
Scoil Náisiúnta Eanna has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.