Scoil Náisiúnta Na Coille Glaise
Ahascragh, Galway
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 135 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 62 girls, 73 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 10863P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Na Coille Glaise (Kilglass National School) is a rural primary school situated in Ahascragh, County Galway, approximately 12 km from both Ballinasloe and Mountbellew. The school caters for children in the junior infant to sixth class age range and currently has 131 pupils on the roll (2023‑24). Teaching provision includes five mainstream teachers, two support teachers and seven special needs assistants, supported administratively by a school secretary. The school’s curriculum is delivered through a blend of classroom learning, sport and extracurricular activities, with dedicated sections on the website for learning programmes, school‑based activities and environmental education. An ethos and mission statement underpin a child‑centred approach that promotes personal development, community involvement and respect for the natural environment. Facilities are designed to support both academic and holistic development, with provision for sport, outdoor learning and a range of enrichment opportunities.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Na Coille Glaise
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 Na Coille Glaise. 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 Na Coille Glaise
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Na Coille Glaise?
Scoil Náisiúnta Na Coille Glaise has 135 pupils enrolled, 62 girls and 73 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Na Coille Glaise a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Na Coille Glaise 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 Na Coille Glaise?
Scoil Náisiúnta Na Coille Glaise has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.