Scoil Aine

Galway, Co. Galway

45 pupilsMixedCatholicSpecial

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Scoil Aine is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 V40C). Michelle O'Meara is the principal of Scoil Aine, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
45
Boys and girls
Mixed · 15 boys, 30 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
19567K

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Aine?
Scoil Aine is a primary school in Galway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 V40C).
Who is the principal of Scoil Aine?
Michelle O'Meara is the principal of Scoil Aine, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Aine?
Scoil Aine has 45 pupils: 15 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Aine a mixed school?
Yes. Scoil Aine takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Aine?
Scoil Aine has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Aine teach through Irish?
No. Scoil Aine teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Aine a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Aine is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Aine's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Aine's roll number, 19567K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Aine?
The closest is Gaelscoil Dara. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Closest schools

Scoil Aine compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Scoil AineThis school 45 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil DaraGaillimh 900 m 419 Mixed Catholic Yes No
SN Caitriona SinsearRenmore 1.3 km 365 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Caitriona SoisRenmore 1.3 km 350 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Radharc na Mara National SchoolMervue 1.3 km 353 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Merlin Woods Primary SchoolGalway 1.4 km 383 Mixed Catholic No No
Rosedale SchoolGalway 2.0 km 75 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Merlin Park
Galway
H91V40C

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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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