How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Raifteirí?

Gaelscoil Raifteirí has 229 pupils: 108 boys and 121 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Raifteirí a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Raifteirí takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Raifteirí?

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

Does Gaelscoil Raifteirí teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil Raifteirí is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil Raifteirí a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Raifteirí is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Raifteirí's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Raifteirí's roll number, 19832D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Raifteirí?

The closest is Castlebar Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Raifteirí

Caislean an Bharraigh, Co. Mayo

229 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Raifteirí is a primary school in Caislean an Bharraigh, Co. Mayo (Eircode F23 RC84). Niamh Uí Raois is the principal of Gaelscoil Raifteirí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 229
Boys and girls: Mixed · 108 boys, 121 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19832D

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 Gaelscoil Raifteirí?: Gaelscoil Raifteirí is a primary school in Caislean an Bharraigh, Co. Mayo (Eircode F23 RC84).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Raifteirí?: Niamh Uí Raois is the principal of Gaelscoil Raifteirí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Raifteirí?: Gaelscoil Raifteirí has 229 pupils: 108 boys and 121 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Raifteirí a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Raifteirí takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Raifteirí?: Gaelscoil Raifteirí has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Raifteirí teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Raifteirí is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Raifteirí a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Raifteirí is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Raifteirí's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Raifteirí's roll number, 19832D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Raifteirí?: The closest is Castlebar Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Raifteirí compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil RaifteiríThis school		229	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Castlebar Educate Together National SchoolCastlebar	800 m	113	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Brids Special SchCastlebar	900 m	40	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Anthonys Special ScCastlebar	1.6 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Peters NSCastlebar	2.7 km	271	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castlebar Primary SchoolCastlebar	about 2.7 km	864	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Breaffy NSCastlebar	3.6 km	377	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Faiche an Aonaigh
Castlebar
Caislean an Bharraigh
Co Mhaigh Eo
F23RC84

Principal: Niamh Uí Raois on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 902 4700
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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