How many pupils go to Drumgallagh NS?

Drumgallagh NS has 33 pupils: 14 boys and 19 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Drumgallagh NS a mixed school?

Yes. Drumgallagh NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Drumgallagh NS?

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

Does Drumgallagh NS teach through Irish?

No. Drumgallagh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Drumgallagh NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Drumgallagh NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Drumgallagh NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Drumgallagh NS's roll number, 18002D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Drumgallagh NS?

The closest is S N Toin na Gaoithe. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Drumgallagh NS

Westport, Co. Mayo

33 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Drumgallagh NS is a primary school in Westport, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 PP27). Maura Kilbane is the principal of Drumgallagh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 33
Boys and girls: Mixed · 14 boys, 19 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18002D

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 Drumgallagh NS?: Drumgallagh NS is a primary school in Westport, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 PP27).
Who is the principal of Drumgallagh NS?: Maura Kilbane is the principal of Drumgallagh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Drumgallagh NS?: Drumgallagh NS has 33 pupils: 14 boys and 19 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Drumgallagh NS a mixed school?: Yes. Drumgallagh NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Drumgallagh NS?: Drumgallagh NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Drumgallagh NS teach through Irish?: No. Drumgallagh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Drumgallagh NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Drumgallagh NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Drumgallagh NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Drumgallagh NS's roll number, 18002D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Drumgallagh NS?: The closest is S N Toin na Gaoithe. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Drumgallagh NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Drumgallagh NSThis school		33	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Toin na GaoitheCathair na Mart	4.1 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Druim SlaodWestport	5.1 km	8	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh Padraig SaileAcaill	8.8 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Realt na MaraMulranny	9.0 km	77	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Achill Sound Convent NSWestport	9.3 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Valley NSAchill	10.5 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Ballycroy
Westport
Co. Mayo
F28PP27

Principal: Maura Kilbane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 098 49147
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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