How many pupils go to SN Ros Dumhach?

SN Ros Dumhach has 27 pupils: 14 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Ros Dumhach a mixed school?

Yes. SN Ros Dumhach takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Ros Dumhach?

SN Ros Dumhach has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Ros Dumhach teach through Irish?

Yes. SN Ros Dumhach is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is SN Ros Dumhach a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Ros Dumhach is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Ros Dumhach's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ros Dumhach's roll number, 12569C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Ros Dumhach?

The closest is SN Pol A Tsomais. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Ros Dumhach

Béal an Átha, Co. Mayo

27 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Ros Dumhach is a primary school in Béal an Átha, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 KN50). Dr Anita Healy is the principal of SN Ros Dumhach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 27
Boys and girls: Mixed · 14 boys, 13 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12569C
Gaeltacht: Yes

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Ros Dumhach?: SN Ros Dumhach is a primary school in Béal an Átha, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 KN50).
Who is the principal of SN Ros Dumhach?: Dr Anita Healy is the principal of SN Ros Dumhach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Ros Dumhach?: SN Ros Dumhach has 27 pupils: 14 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Ros Dumhach a mixed school?: Yes. SN Ros Dumhach takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Ros Dumhach?: SN Ros Dumhach has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Ros Dumhach teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Ros Dumhach is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Ros Dumhach a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Ros Dumhach is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Ros Dumhach's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ros Dumhach's roll number, 12569C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Ros Dumhach?: The closest is SN Pol A Tsomais. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Ros Dumhach compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Ros DumhachThis school		27	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Pol A TsomaisBéal an Átha	2.1 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN InbhearBallina	5.9 km	67	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Barnatra NSBallina	7.8 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Achaidh an GhlaisinBeal an Mhuirthead	10.9 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Gleann A ChaisilBallina	12.4 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Croi MuireBelmullet	14.4 km	127	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Ross Dumhach
Béal an Átha
Co. Mhaigh Eo
F26KN50

Principal: Dr Anita Healy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 097 88919
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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