Scoil Náisiúnta Muire Gan Smal
Curry, Sligo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 76 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 36 girls, 40 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19389M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Curry is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in the south of County Sligo. The school welcomes children of all abilities and strives to create a warm, happy, caring and inclusive learning environment. Guided by the motto *Ar Tóir ár nDícheall* – “In Pursuit of our Best” – the school places a strong emphasis on personal development, academic achievement and the nurturing of each child’s individual talents. The curriculum is delivered through a blend of traditional classroom teaching and a wide range of extra‑curricular activities. Pupils benefit from dedicated class time across the core subjects, complemented by sport, music, art and community projects such as the St Brigid’s cross programme. The school’s facilities support these activities, providing well‑equipped classrooms, a sports area for football skills training and spaces for creative work. Regular communication with families and the use of the website as an information hub help to keep the school community informed and engaged.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Muire Gan Smal
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 Muire Gan Smal. 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 Muire Gan Smal
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Muire Gan Smal?
Scoil Náisiúnta Muire Gan Smal has 76 pupils enrolled, 36 girls and 40 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Muire Gan Smal a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Muire Gan Smal 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 Muire Gan Smal?
Scoil Náisiúnta Muire Gan Smal has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.