Quignamanger NS

Ballina, Co. Mayo

364 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Quignamanger NS is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 YX95). Seán Gallagher is the principal of Quignamanger NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
364
Boys and girls
Mixed · 196 boys, 168 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
15257V

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 Quignamanger NS?
Quignamanger NS is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 YX95).
Who is the principal of Quignamanger NS?
Seán Gallagher is the principal of Quignamanger NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Quignamanger NS?
Quignamanger NS has 364 pupils: 196 boys and 168 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Quignamanger NS a mixed school?
Yes. Quignamanger NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Quignamanger NS?
Quignamanger NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Quignamanger NS teach through Irish?
No. Quignamanger NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Quignamanger NS a DEIS school?
No. Quignamanger NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Quignamanger NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Quignamanger NS's roll number, 15257V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Quignamanger NS?
The closest is Cullens NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 29 schools in Ballina · Every school in Co. Mayo

Closest schools

Quignamanger NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Quignamanger NSThis school 364 Mixed Catholic No No
Cullens NSBallina 2.3 km 273 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Gaelscoil na gCeithre MaolBéal an Átha 2.3 km 141 Mixed Catholic Yes Yes
Scoil ÍosaBallina 2.8 km 242 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Beheymore NSBallina 2.8 km 228 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Dympnas Special SchoolBallina 2.8 km 33 Mixed Catholic No No
St Nicholas Special SchoolBallina 2.8 km 30 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Creggs Road
Ballina
Co. Mayo
F26YX95

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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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