How many pupils go to Scoil Bhreandain Naofa?

Scoil Bhreandain Naofa has 53 pupils: 28 boys and 25 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Bhreandain Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Bhreandain Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Bhreandain Naofa?

Scoil Bhreandain Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Bhreandain Naofa teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Bhreandain Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Bhreandain Naofa a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Bhreandain Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Bhreandain Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhreandain Naofa's roll number, 17870B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhreandain Naofa?

The closest is St Brendan's NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Bhreandain Naofa

Beal Atha na Sluaigh, Co. Galway

53 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Bhreandain Naofa is a primary school in Beal Atha na Sluaigh, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 EW70). Nicola Kilmartin is the principal of Scoil Bhreandain Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 53
Boys and girls: Mixed · 28 boys, 25 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17870B

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 Scoil Bhreandain Naofa?: Scoil Bhreandain Naofa is a primary school in Beal Atha na Sluaigh, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 EW70).
Who is the principal of Scoil Bhreandain Naofa?: Nicola Kilmartin is the principal of Scoil Bhreandain Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Bhreandain Naofa?: Scoil Bhreandain Naofa has 53 pupils: 28 boys and 25 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Bhreandain Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Bhreandain Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Bhreandain Naofa?: Scoil Bhreandain Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Bhreandain Naofa teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Bhreandain Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Bhreandain Naofa a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Bhreandain Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Bhreandain Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Bhreandain Naofa's roll number, 17870B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Bhreandain Naofa?: The closest is St Brendan's NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Bhreandain Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Bhreandain NaofaThis school		53	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Brendan's NSBallinasloe	4.6 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Cronans Mixed NSBirr	6.8 km	72	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Baile Mor Siol AnmcadhaLawrencetown	6.9 km	117	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Rynaghs NSBirr	7.2 km	249	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
High St Mixed NSBelmont	10.8 km	73	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh RuadhainNenagh	11.1 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Cluain Fhearta
Beal Atha na Sluaigh
Co na Gaillimhe
H53EW70

Principal: Nicola Kilmartin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 967 5008
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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