How many pupils go to SN Croi Muire?

SN Croi Muire has 127 pupils: 60 boys and 67 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Croi Muire a mixed school?

Yes. SN Croi Muire takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Croi Muire?

SN Croi Muire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Croi Muire teach through Irish?

No. SN Croi Muire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Croi Muire a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Croi Muire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Croi Muire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Croi Muire's roll number, 17727T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Croi Muire?

The closest is SN Beal an Mhuirthead. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Croi Muire

Belmullet, Co. Mayo

127 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Croi Muire is a primary school in Belmullet, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 H285). Carol Gaughan Lennon is the principal of SN Croi Muire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 127
Boys and girls: Mixed · 60 boys, 67 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17727T
Gaeltacht: Yes

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 Croi Muire?: SN Croi Muire is a primary school in Belmullet, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 H285).
Who is the principal of SN Croi Muire?: Carol Gaughan Lennon is the principal of SN Croi Muire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Croi Muire?: SN Croi Muire has 127 pupils: 60 boys and 67 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Croi Muire a mixed school?: Yes. SN Croi Muire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Croi Muire?: SN Croi Muire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Croi Muire teach through Irish?: No. SN Croi Muire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Croi Muire a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Croi Muire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Croi Muire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Croi Muire's roll number, 17727T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Croi Muire?: The closest is SN Beal an Mhuirthead. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Croi Muire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Croi MuireThis school		127	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Beal an MhuirtheadBelmullet	100 m	58	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Achaidh an GhlaisinBeal an Mhuirthead	3.6 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Cill Mhor IorraisBelmullet	3.8 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Corclough NSBelmullet	4.5 km	79	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Gleann A ChaisilBallina	6.3 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an TsraithBallina	7.5 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Belmullet
Co. Mayo
F26H285

Principal: Carol Gaughan Lennon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 097 82045
Email: [email protected]
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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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