Scoil Ronain
Leitir Móir, Galway
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 15 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 12 girls, 3 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14724V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Rónáin is a Catholic, Christian primary school that creates a structured yet nurturing environment where the intellectual, spiritual, corporal, moral and cultural needs of each child are recognised and met. The school’s ethos stresses the development of a professional and personal ethos among staff, encouraging continual training and participation in service‑related courses. A strong partnership with parents is promoted through regular communication, meetings and opportunities for involvement, ensuring that families feel an integral part of the school community. The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of extra‑curricular activities. Pupils take part in school‑organised football and Gaelic football leagues, as well as the annual “Seachtar an Taobh” competition, and may join the club for Irish language sports and athletics. Enrichment programmes include a Club Mata and English club for senior classes, music and dance sessions, science and mathematics awards, and artistic projects such as Christmas card design and drama productions. These activities aim to foster confidence, curiosity and a love of learning beyond the classroom. Safety and wellbeing are central to daily practice. Clear rules govern arrival and dismissal times, movement on school grounds and road safety, with parents required to sign permission forms for any off‑site activities. The school’s policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, colour, intelligence, gender, reason or background, and it strives to ensure every child receives fair and equitable treatment at all times.
Applying to Scoil Ronain
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 Ronain. 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 Ronain
How many pupils attend Scoil Ronain?
Scoil Ronain has 15 pupils enrolled, 12 girls and 3 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Ronain a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Ronain 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.
Does Scoil Ronain teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Ronain teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.
Illustration based on a photo by Gordon Hatton. Photo and adapted illustration: CC BY-SA 2.0.