Scoil Náisiúnta Oilean Eadaigh
CASTLEBAR, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 89 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 43 girls, 46 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17562N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Castlebar Primary School (Scoil Naisiunta Oilean Eadaigh) is a co‑educational, Mercy De la Salle‑affiliated primary school that serves the Castlebar community on two dedicated campuses. The Junior Campus on The Lawn welcomes children from Junior Infants to First Class and provides specialised support through Language and Autism classes, ensuring inclusive provision for diverse learning needs. The Senior Campus on Chapel Street accommodates pupils from Second to Sixth Class, offering a continuum of curriculum delivery that builds on the foundations laid in the junior years. The school’s ethos centres on a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Embracing modern technology, the school benefits from high‑speed broadband supplied via the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, supporting digital learning and communication. A strong partnership with parents is promoted under the motto “Together We Achieve”, fostering collaborative involvement in students’ academic and personal development.
History
Castlebar Primary School was established in September 2022 following the merger of the historic St Angela’s Girls’ National School and St Patrick’s Boys’ National School, creating a unified primary education provision for the area.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Oilean Eadaigh
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.
School-published admissions links
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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 Oilean Eadaigh. 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 Oilean Eadaigh
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Oilean Eadaigh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Oilean Eadaigh has 89 pupils enrolled, 43 girls and 46 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Oilean Eadaigh a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Oilean Eadaigh 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 Oilean Eadaigh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Oilean Eadaigh has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.