St Vincents National School
Turloughmore, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 67 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 42 girls, 25 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16857E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Vincent’s National School, situated in Coolarne, Turloughmore, Co. Galway, is a co‑educational Catholic primary school that welcomes children of all backgrounds. The school’s ethos is rooted in the Gospel values of Unity, Respect, Joy, Love and Courage, which are woven into daily life and guide relationships between pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. A strong emphasis is placed on creating a happy, healthy and safe learning environment where every child feels accepted and encouraged to explore their interests through a balanced programme of academic, musical and physical activities. The school’s identity is reflected in its newly designed crest, which incorporates local symbols such as the two Turloughs, sloe bushes and the blackthorn, alongside icons representing reading, music and sport. Facilities support a holistic approach to education, offering small class sizes, a breakfast club, after‑school care and easy access via a local bus route. These provisions aim to foster cooperation, teamwork and lifelong learning, while the inclusive community respects and celebrates diverse religious traditions and beliefs. Enrolment for the Autumn 2026 intake is currently open, with the school promoting its inclusive ethos, supportive pastoral care and a range of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s commitment to resilience and recovery is evident in its participation in national programmes such as the Green, Amber and Active Flag initiatives, underscoring a dedication to environmental stewardship and student wellbeing.
Applying to St Vincents 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
View St Vincents National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St Vincents National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Vincents National School
How many pupils attend St Vincents National School?
St Vincents National School has 67 pupils enrolled, 42 girls and 25 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Vincents National School a DEIS school?
No. St Vincents National School 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 St Vincents National School?
St Vincents National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.