How many pupils go to SN Peadar agus Pol?

SN Peadar agus Pol has 45 pupils: 22 boys and 23 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Peadar agus Pol a mixed school?

Yes. SN Peadar agus Pol takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Peadar agus Pol?

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

Does SN Peadar agus Pol teach through Irish?

No. SN Peadar agus Pol teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Peadar agus Pol a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Peadar agus Pol is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Peadar agus Pol's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Peadar agus Pol's roll number, 18848N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Peadar agus Pol?

The closest is Ballyvary Central NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Peadar agus Pol

Foxford, Co. Mayo

45 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Peadar agus Pol is a primary school in Foxford, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 E927). Caithríona Murrihy is the principal of SN Peadar agus Pol, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 45
Boys and girls: Mixed · 22 boys, 23 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18848N

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 Peadar agus Pol?: SN Peadar agus Pol is a primary school in Foxford, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 E927).
Who is the principal of SN Peadar agus Pol?: Caithríona Murrihy is the principal of SN Peadar agus Pol, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Peadar agus Pol?: SN Peadar agus Pol has 45 pupils: 22 boys and 23 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Peadar agus Pol a mixed school?: Yes. SN Peadar agus Pol takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Peadar agus Pol?: SN Peadar agus Pol has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Peadar agus Pol teach through Irish?: No. SN Peadar agus Pol teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Peadar agus Pol a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Peadar agus Pol is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Peadar agus Pol's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Peadar agus Pol's roll number, 18848N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Peadar agus Pol?: The closest is Ballyvary Central NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Peadar agus Pol compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Peadar agus PolThis school		45	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballyvary Central NSCastlebar	5.1 km	223	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N an TeaghlaighCaislean an Bharraigh	5.3 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naisiunta TholaClaremorris	5.5 km	84	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Foxford Central NSFoxford	5.7 km	271	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil na gCoilliniSwinford	6.9 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Crimlin NSCastlebar	8.6 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Knockafall
Straide
Foxford
Co. Mayo
F26E927

Principal: Caithríona Murrihy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 087 150 8840
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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