SN Naomh Mhuire

Ballymote, Co. Sligo

47 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Naomh Mhuire is a primary school in Ballymote, Co. Sligo (Eircode F56 NT66). Caroline O'Dowd is the principal of SN Naomh Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
47
Boys and girls
Mixed · 28 boys, 19 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
15342M

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 Naomh Mhuire?
SN Naomh Mhuire is a primary school in Ballymote, Co. Sligo (Eircode F56 NT66).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Mhuire?
Caroline O'Dowd is the principal of SN Naomh Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Mhuire?
SN Naomh Mhuire has 47 pupils: 28 boys and 19 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Mhuire a mixed school?
Yes. SN Naomh Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Mhuire?
SN Naomh Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Mhuire teach through Irish?
No. SN Naomh Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Naomh Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. SN Naomh Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Naomh Mhuire's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Mhuire's roll number, 15342M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Mhuire?
The closest is SN Cul Fada. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 7 schools in Ballymote · Every school in Co. Sligo

Closest schools

SN Naomh Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN Naomh MhuireThis school 47 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Cul FadaBallymote 3.0 km 73 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN ClochogBoyle 5.6 km 61 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Cnoc MionnaBallymote 6.0 km 52 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Mhuire Gan SmalBallymote 6.4 km 215 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Killaville NSBallymote 7.0 km 19 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Carn NSBallymote 7.4 km 116 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Knockconor
Keash
Ballymote
Co. Sligo
F56NT66

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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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