Is SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin a mixed school?

Yes. SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin?

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

Does SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin teach through Irish?

No. SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

What other primary schools are near SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin?

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

SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin

Beal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mayo

48 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

At a glance

SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin is a primary school in Beal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 X763). SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin has 48 pupils: 24 boys and 24 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 48
Boys and girls: Mixed · 24 boys, 24 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18594I
Gaeltacht: Yes

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin?: SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin is a primary school in Beal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 X763).
How many pupils go to SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin?: SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin has 48 pupils: 24 boys and 24 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin a mixed school?: Yes. SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin?: SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin teach through Irish?: No. SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin?: The closest is SN Croi Muire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Achaidh an Ghlaisin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Achaidh an GhlaisinThis school		48	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Croi MuireBelmullet	3.6 km	127	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Beal an MhuirtheadBelmullet	3.6 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN InbhearBallina	5.5 km	67	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Corclough NSBelmullet	5.9 km	79	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Gleann A ChaisilBallina	6.3 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Barnatra NSBallina	6.9 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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F26X763

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Next school holidays

In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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