Scoil Náisiúnta Thola
Claremorris, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 84 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 39 girls, 45 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19914F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Bohola National School (Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Tola) is a co‑educational primary school situated in the rural village of Bohola, County Mayo, just off the N5 between Swinford and Castlebar. The school serves children from junior infant through senior infant and junior classes, providing a nurturing environment that blends the Irish language heritage with a modern curriculum. Emphasis is placed on creating a safe, inclusive community, as reflected in the school’s comprehensive policies covering anti‑bullying, child safeguarding, English language development, and special educational needs (SEN). The school’s educational approach is child‑centred, encouraging active participation through regular performances, such as the annual Christmas carol service and infant plays, and fostering creativity via class blogs and digital resources. Facilities include a dedicated PE hall for physical education and events, and a virtual tour is available online, allowing prospective families to explore the learning spaces remotely. The school’s location on a quiet side road provides easy access for the local community while maintaining a tranquil setting conducive to learning.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Thola
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 Thola. 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 Thola
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Thola?
Scoil Náisiúnta Thola has 84 pupils enrolled, 39 girls and 45 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Thola a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Thola 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 Thola?
Scoil Náisiúnta Thola has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.