St Dympnas Special School

Ballina, Co. Mayo

33 pupilsMixedCatholicSpecial

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St Dympnas Special School is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 Y194). Maureen Quinn is the principal of St Dympnas Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
33
Boys and girls
Mixed · 20 boys, 13 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
19387I

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Dympnas Special School?
St Dympnas Special School is a primary school in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 Y194).
Who is the principal of St Dympnas Special School?
Maureen Quinn is the principal of St Dympnas Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Dympnas Special School?
St Dympnas Special School has 33 pupils: 20 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Dympnas Special School a mixed school?
Yes. St Dympnas Special School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Dympnas Special School?
St Dympnas Special School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Dympnas Special School teach through Irish?
No. St Dympnas Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Dympnas Special School a DEIS school?
No. St Dympnas Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Dympnas Special School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Dympnas Special School's roll number, 19387I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Dympnas Special School?
The closest is St Nicholas Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 29 schools in Ballina · Special schools in Co. Mayo · Every school in Co. Mayo

Closest schools

St Dympnas Special School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Dympnas Special SchoolThis school 33 Mixed Catholic No No
St Nicholas Special SchoolBallina 100 m 30 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil ÍosaBallina 200 m 242 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Saint Michaels NSBallina 1.4 km 17 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Gaelscoil na gCeithre MaolBéal an Átha 1.5 km 141 Mixed Catholic Yes Yes
Cullens NSBallina 2.3 km 273 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Knockanillo NSBallina 2.5 km 28 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Convent Hill
Ballina
F26Y194

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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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