Glenamaddy NS

Glenamaddy, Co. Galway

142 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Glenamaddy NS is a primary school in Glenamaddy, Co. Galway (Eircode F45 YP27). Anne Gallagher is the principal of Glenamaddy NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
142
Boys and girls
Mixed · 66 boys, 76 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18572V

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 Glenamaddy NS?
Glenamaddy NS is a primary school in Glenamaddy, Co. Galway (Eircode F45 YP27).
Who is the principal of Glenamaddy NS?
Anne Gallagher is the principal of Glenamaddy NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Glenamaddy NS?
Glenamaddy NS has 142 pupils: 66 boys and 76 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Glenamaddy NS a mixed school?
Yes. Glenamaddy NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Glenamaddy NS?
Glenamaddy NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Glenamaddy NS teach through Irish?
No. Glenamaddy NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Glenamaddy NS a DEIS school?
No. Glenamaddy NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Glenamaddy NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Glenamaddy NS's roll number, 18572V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Glenamaddy NS?
The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Galway

Closest schools

Glenamaddy NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Glenamaddy NSThis school 142 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil MhuireWilliamstown 3.8 km 48 Mixed Catholic No No
St Oliver Plunkett National SchoolBallinasloe 5.4 km 114 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Padraig NaofaWilliamstown 5.4 km 12 Mixed Catholic No No
Clonberne Central SchBallinasloe 7.4 km 107 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Croi Ronaofa MeascaitheWilliamstown 8.1 km 110 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Cill CruainCastlerea 8.3 km 52 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Kilkerrin Road
Glenamaddy
Co. Galway
F45YP27

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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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