Togala Mhuire
Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 198 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 93 girls, 105 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18097R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Togala Mhuire is a vibrant primary school serving the Kiltullagh community in Athenry, County Galway. The school provides a caring and happy atmosphere where pupils’ intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs are identified and nurtured. Irish (Gaeilge) is used as the language of communication wherever possible, reinforcing cultural heritage while fostering confidence and self‑esteem in every child. The campus has grown considerably since its opening in 1958, now comprising several modern classrooms, a dedicated resource room, a learning‑support suite and a staff office. Recent extensions have added a stand‑alone junior infants classroom and a well‑equipped playing area with full‑size goalposts and back‑netting, supporting a robust PE programme and Gaelic games. The school also runs enrichment activities such as entrepreneurship modules with Enterprise Ireland, bodhrán music lessons and art projects, encouraging creativity and real‑world learning. With enrolments rising to 170 pupils, Scoil Togala Mhuire continues to expand its facilities and staffing to maintain small class sizes and a personalised approach, ensuring each learner is prepared for secondary education with a strong sense of responsibility and self‑worth.
History
The original Kiltullagh National School was founded in October 1856 as a single‑room thatched building. A new school opened in 1900, and in 1958 the present Scoil Togala Mhuire was established with two classrooms. Major extensions in 2005, 2011, 2015 and 2019 added further classrooms, a resource room, learning‑support facilities and a stand‑alone classroom. Enrolment reached 117 in 2014, 170 by September 2021, prompting additional staffing and the planning of two new classrooms under Project 5.
Applying to Togala Mhuire
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 Togala Mhuire. 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 Togala Mhuire
How many pupils attend Togala Mhuire?
Togala Mhuire has 198 pupils enrolled, 93 girls and 105 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Togala Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Togala Mhuire 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 Togala Mhuire?
Togala Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.