Craggagh NS

Balla, Co. Mayo

19 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Craggagh NS is a primary school in Balla, Co. Mayo (Eircode F23 A590). Daniel Charlton is the principal of Craggagh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
19
Boys and girls
Mixed · 15 boys, 4 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
12467R

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Craggagh NS?
Craggagh NS is a primary school in Balla, Co. Mayo (Eircode F23 A590).
Who is the principal of Craggagh NS?
Daniel Charlton is the principal of Craggagh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Craggagh NS?
Craggagh NS has 19 pupils: 15 boys and 4 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Craggagh NS a mixed school?
Yes. Craggagh NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Craggagh NS?
Craggagh NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Craggagh NS teach through Irish?
No. Craggagh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Craggagh NS a DEIS school?
No. Craggagh NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Craggagh NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Craggagh NS's roll number, 12467R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Craggagh NS?
The closest is SN Gort an Eadain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Balla · Every school in Co. Mayo

Closest schools

Craggagh NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Craggagh NSThis school 19 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Gort an EadainClaremorris 3.9 km 28 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Naisiunta Balla AluinnBalla 4.0 km 202 Mixed Catholic No No
Claremorris National SchoolClaremorris about 5.5 km 314 Mixed Catholic No No
St Mary's National SchoolClaremorris about 5.5 km 51 Mixed Catholic No No
Kiltimagh CentralKiltimagh 6.1 km 262 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Mainistir MuigheoClaremorris 6.7 km 84 Mixed Catholic No No

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Craggagh
Balla
Co. Mayo
F23A590

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Next school holidays

  • In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
  • In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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