Scoil Náisiúnta Uileog De Burca
CLÁR CHLAINNE MHUIRIS, Mayo
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 105 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 54 girls, 51 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19972T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Uileog de Búrca is a co‑educational, rural primary school where Irish is the language of learning and community. Established in 1989 by a small group of local parents, the school now serves pupils from Reception to Sixth class and is funded by the Department of Education and Skills. It follows the Irish National Curriculum and is governed by a board representing the Catholic Church, parents, teachers and the wider community, with strong encouragement of parental involvement through an active Parents’ Association. The purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art campus, opened in 2012, sits on 2.5 acres just off the N17, minutes from Claremorris. Facilities include spacious classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards and computers, a multi‑purpose hall for indoor sports and gatherings, and extensive outdoor play areas. The school places a high priority on health and happiness, promoting a positive, inclusive atmosphere and a range of extracurricular activities such as Gaelic games, soccer, swimming, cross‑country running, All‑Ireland Fleadh Cheoil, art and craft competitions, Junior Achievement programmes, science festivals and Irish dancing. A dedicated bus service links the school with Claremorris, Knock, Kiltimagh and surrounding areas.
History
Gaelscoil Uileog de Búrca was founded in 1989 by a small group of local parents who recognised the benefits of education through the medium of Irish. The school has grown from its modest beginnings to a seven‑teacher, purpose‑built institution opened in 2012, continuing its commitment to Irish‑language immersion and community‑focused primary education.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Uileog De Burca
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 Uileog De Burca. 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 Uileog De Burca
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Uileog De Burca?
Scoil Náisiúnta Uileog De Burca has 105 pupils enrolled, 54 girls and 51 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Uileog De Burca a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Uileog De Burca 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 Uileog De Burca teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Uileog De Burca teaches all subjects through Irish.