St Brendan's National School
Eyrecourt, Galway
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 45 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 21 girls, 24 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15997P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Brendan’s National School in Eyrecourt, County Galway, is a co‑educational primary school that serves the local community with three mainstream teachers. The school is organised into three distinct classroom groups – Infants & 1st class, 2nd‑4th class and 5th/6th class – allowing pupils to progress through a structured, age‑appropriate curriculum while benefiting from small‑class teaching. The ethos is rooted in Catholic values yet the school explicitly welcomes children of all denominations, fostering an inclusive environment that respects diversity and encourages each child to develop their unique gifts. The school benefits from a range of on‑site facilities that support both academic and extracurricular learning. Pupils have access to a dedicated playground, a sports pitch, and a combined basketball/volleyball court, as well as a coloured‑marked yard that provides safe, engaging space for play and physical activity. In addition, St Brendan’s makes regular use of the nearby Eyrecourt Library and the Community Hall, extending learning opportunities beyond the classroom and strengthening ties with the wider community. The school’s mission, in partnership with the Board of Management, parents and local community, is to nurture responsible, caring members of a Christian community while promoting personal growth and academic achievement.
Applying to St Brendan's National School
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 St Brendan's National School. 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 St Brendan's National School
How many pupils attend St Brendan's National School?
St Brendan's National School has 45 pupils enrolled, 21 girls and 24 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Brendan's National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Brendan's National School 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.
What is the ethos of St Brendan's National School?
St Brendan's National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.