Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic Eadaigh
Tuarmhicéadaigh, Mayo
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 94 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 46 girls, 48 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20256A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic Éadaigh is a Gaeltacht primary school situated in Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, County Mayo. Irish is the language of teaching and communication, and the school follows a Catholic ethos, aiming to provide a high‑quality, child‑centred education that nurtures confidence, health and personal development. The curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of each pupil, fostering a safe and happy environment where children can thrive academically, socially and spiritually. The school benefits from modern facilities following a major refurbishment in 2008‑2009. Three new classrooms and a dedicated office were added, together with a multi‑purpose room, a staff room and a storage area. A geothermal heating system was installed under the floor, improving energy efficiency and comfort. Recent expansion in 2020 provided an additional classroom to accommodate growing enrolment. The grounds have been enlarged with new land for a playground and a school garden, offering ample outdoor space for play and experiential learning. Through its emphasis on Irish language immersion, Catholic values and personalised support, Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic Éadaigh seeks to develop well‑rounded, self‑confident children who are prepared to achieve their full potential in later life.
History
The origins of the school trace back to the establishment of the National School system in 1831, when Bishop Seán Mac Éil authorised a school in Deoise Thuama. In July 1847 the bishop granted permission for a monastic and school foundation at Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, with 30 acres of land donated by the Lord Seoirse Ó Modhra. The monastery officially opened on 1 August 1848, initially providing education for boys. In 1885 a small one‑room girls’ school, Scoil an Trianláir, was founded on the present site and was run by the parish until 1927, when the priests withdrew. The two schools were formally amalgamated in 1930, though the boys remained in the monastery and the girls in Scoil an Trianláir. Two additional rooms were added in 1932, and water and sewage services were introduced in 1968. In 1970 the school merged with Scoil Náisiúnta Ghleann Sál, and in 2007 it amalgamated with Scoil Náisiúnta an Trianláir, adopting the present name Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic Éadaigh. A comprehensive refurbishment in 2008‑2009 added three new classrooms, an office, a multi‑purpose room, a staff room, a storage area and a geothermal heating system, together with the purchase of extra land for a playground and garden. Due to increased pupil numbers, an additional classroom was added in 2020.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic 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.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic 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 Thuar Mhic Eadaigh
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic Eadaigh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic Eadaigh has 94 pupils enrolled, 46 girls and 48 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic Eadaigh a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic Eadaigh 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.
Does Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic Eadaigh teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic Eadaigh teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.