Beacan Mixed NS

Claremorris, Co. Mayo

177 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Beacan Mixed NS is a primary school in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 RP44). Marie McDonagh is the principal of Beacan Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
177
Boys and girls
Mixed · 93 boys, 84 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
13659I

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 Beacan Mixed NS?
Beacan Mixed NS is a primary school in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 RP44).
Who is the principal of Beacan Mixed NS?
Marie McDonagh is the principal of Beacan Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Beacan Mixed NS?
Beacan Mixed NS has 177 pupils: 93 boys and 84 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Beacan Mixed NS a mixed school?
Yes. Beacan Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Beacan Mixed NS?
Beacan Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Beacan Mixed NS teach through Irish?
No. Beacan Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Beacan Mixed NS a DEIS school?
No. Beacan Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Beacan Mixed NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Beacan Mixed NS's roll number, 13659I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Beacan Mixed NS?
The closest is Scoil Iosa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 20 schools in Claremorris · Every school in Co. Mayo

Closest schools

Beacan Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Beacan Mixed NSThis school 177 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil IosaBallyhaunis 5.7 km 385 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Uileog de BurcaClár Chlainne Mhuiris 5.8 km 105 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Knock NSClaremorris 6.2 km 152 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Johns NSClaremorris 6.4 km 32 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Marys NSBallyhaunis 7.7 km 93 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Barnacarroll Central NSClaremorris 8.1 km 208 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Bekan
Claremorris
Co. Mayo
F12RP44

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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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