Scoil Náisiúnta An Trian Lair
Swinford, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 66 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 36 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13389F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Sn An Trian Lair (St Joseph’s National School) is a small, co‑educational primary school situated in Midfield, Swinford, County Mayo. The school’s ethos centres on providing a caring and enlightened environment where each child’s talents are nurtured. Emphasis is placed on fostering creativity, tolerance and a balanced pursuit of academic, sporting and cultural excellence. By valuing both tradition and innovation, the school seeks to develop confident learners who are prepared for the challenges of modern life while remaining rooted in community values. The modest size of the school creates a close‑knit, family‑like atmosphere, allowing staff to give individual attention to every pupil. Classrooms are organised to support collaborative learning and the school’s facilities accommodate a range of activities, from literacy and numeracy work to physical education and arts programmes. Regular events and community involvement further enrich the pupil experience, reinforcing the school’s commitment to holistic development.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta An Trian Lair
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 An Trian Lair. 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 An Trian Lair
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta An Trian Lair?
Scoil Náisiúnta An Trian Lair has 66 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 36 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta An Trian Lair a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta An Trian Lair 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 An Trian Lair?
Scoil Náisiúnta An Trian Lair has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.