How many pupils go to Ballyconeely NS?

Ballyconeely NS has 15 pupils: 10 boys and 5 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ballyconeely NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ballyconeely NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ballyconeely NS?

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

Does Ballyconeely NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Ballyconeely NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Ballyconeely NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyconeely NS's roll number, 19290Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ballyconeely NS?

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

Ballyconeely NS

Clifden, Co. Galway

15 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Ballyconeely NS is a primary school in Clifden, Co. Galway (Eircode H71 N291). Elain Conroy is the principal of Ballyconeely NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 15
Boys and girls: Mixed · 10 boys, 5 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19290Q

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 Ballyconeely NS?: Ballyconeely NS is a primary school in Clifden, Co. Galway (Eircode H71 N291).
Who is the principal of Ballyconeely NS?: Elain Conroy is the principal of Ballyconeely NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballyconeely NS?: Ballyconeely NS has 15 pupils: 10 boys and 5 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballyconeely NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ballyconeely NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballyconeely NS?: Ballyconeely NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballyconeely NS teach through Irish?: No. Ballyconeely NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballyconeely NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Ballyconeely NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Ballyconeely NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyconeely NS's roll number, 19290Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballyconeely NS?: The closest is SN an Aill Bhreach. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ballyconeely NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballyconeely NSThis school		15	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an Aill BhreachBallyconneely	3.4 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireClifden	7.6 km	241	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh AntoineClifden	8.9 km	2	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN EannaRoundstone	11.2 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Muire Gan SmalCladdaghduff	13.4 km	43	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N na Naomh UileCleggan	14.1 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Clifden
Co. Galway
H71N291

Principal: Elain Conroy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 095 23945
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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