Culmore NS

Swinford, Co. Mayo

33 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Culmore NS is a primary school in Swinford, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 YA37). Hazel Cosgrove is the principal of Culmore NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
33
Boys and girls
Mixed · 21 boys, 12 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16780S

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Culmore NS?
Culmore NS is a primary school in Swinford, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 YA37).
Who is the principal of Culmore NS?
Hazel Cosgrove is the principal of Culmore NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Culmore NS?
Culmore NS has 33 pupils: 21 boys and 12 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Culmore NS a mixed school?
Yes. Culmore NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Culmore NS?
Culmore NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Culmore NS teach through Irish?
No. Culmore NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Culmore NS a DEIS school?
Yes. Culmore NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Culmore NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Culmore NS's roll number, 16780S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Culmore NS?
The closest is Swinford NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 8 schools in Swinford · DEIS primary schools in Co. Mayo · Every school in Co. Mayo

Closest schools

Culmore NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Culmore NSThis school 33 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Swinford NSSwinford 4.1 km 200 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN SheamaisSwinford 4.2 km 18 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Cloonlyon NSCharlestown 4.3 km 28 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Killasser NSSwinford 5.4 km 31 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Athracht NfaCharlestown 6.2 km 268 Mixed Catholic No No
SN an Trian LairSwinford 6.6 km 66 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Swinford
Co Mayo
F12YA37

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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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