St Johns National School
Tulrahan, Mayo
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 32 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 18 girls, 14 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15539I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St John’s National School is a small, rural primary school situated in the village of Logboy, within the parish of Bekan, Co. Mayo. Established in 1893, the school serves a close‑knit community of around 35 pupils and offers a warm, homely atmosphere that prioritises both learning and wellbeing. The curriculum is wide, varied and differentiated, designed to meet the needs of all learners and to foster a love of discovery from an early age. The school benefits from a dedicated team that includes two full‑time class teachers, a full‑time special educational needs (SEN) teacher and additional support staff such as a school nurse aide, secretary, cleaner and caretaker. This staffing structure enables personalised attention, inclusive practice and a safe, well‑maintained environment. The ethos “Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh siad” (Praise the youth and they will come) underpins the school’s commitment to nurturing confidence, resilience and community spirit among its pupils.
History
St John’s National School has been the heart of education in Logboy since its foundation in 1893, providing continuous primary education to the local community for over a century.
Applying to St Johns 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 Johns 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 Johns National School
How many pupils attend St Johns National School?
St Johns National School has 32 pupils enrolled, 18 girls and 14 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Johns National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St Johns 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 Johns National School?
St Johns National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.