Is S N Dhumha Thuama a mixed school?

Yes. S N Dhumha Thuama takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of S N Dhumha Thuama?

S N Dhumha Thuama has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does S N Dhumha Thuama teach through Irish?

Yes. S N Dhumha Thuama is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is S N Dhumha Thuama a DEIS school?

Yes. S N Dhumha Thuama is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

What other primary schools are near S N Dhumha Thuama?

The closest is Geesala Central School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

S N Dhumha Thuama

Béal an Átha, Co. Mayo

26 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

At a glance

S N Dhumha Thuama is a primary school in Béal an Átha, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 HD23). S N Dhumha Thuama has 26 pupils: 13 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 26
Boys and girls: Mixed · 13 boys, 13 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14193Q
Gaeltacht: Yes

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Questions parents ask

Where is S N Dhumha Thuama?: S N Dhumha Thuama is a primary school in Béal an Átha, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 HD23).
How many pupils go to S N Dhumha Thuama?: S N Dhumha Thuama has 26 pupils: 13 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N Dhumha Thuama a mixed school?: Yes. S N Dhumha Thuama takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S N Dhumha Thuama?: S N Dhumha Thuama has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N Dhumha Thuama teach through Irish?: Yes. S N Dhumha Thuama is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is S N Dhumha Thuama a DEIS school?: Yes. S N Dhumha Thuama is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near S N Dhumha Thuama?: The closest is Geesala Central School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N Dhumha Thuama compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N Dhumha ThuamaThis school		26	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Geesala Central SchoolBallina	4.7 km	29	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Valley NSAchill	8.1 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Druim SlaodWestport	8.3 km	8	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an TsraithBallina	10.1 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Drumgallagh NSWestport	12.3 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN EachleimeBéal an Átha	12.4 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Dumha Thuama
Béal an Átha
Co. Mhaigh Eo
F26HD23

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Next school holidays

In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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