How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol?

Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol has 141 pupils: 68 boys and 73 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol?

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

Does Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol a DEIS school?

Yes. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol's roll number, 20084U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol?

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

Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol

Béal an Átha, Co. Mayo

141 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol is a primary school in Béal an Átha, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 N82Y). Frances Breen is the principal of Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 141
Boys and girls: Mixed · 68 boys, 73 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20084U

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 na gCeithre Maol?: Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol is a primary school in Béal an Átha, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 N82Y).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol?: Frances Breen is the principal of Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol?: Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol has 141 pupils: 68 boys and 73 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol?: Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol a DEIS school?: Yes. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol's roll number, 20084U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol?: The closest is Cullens NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil na gCeithre MaolThis school		141	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Cullens NSBallina	800 m	273	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Dympnas Special SchoolBallina	1.5 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Nicholas Special SchoolBallina	1.5 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil ÍosaBallina	1.7 km	242	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Knockanillo NSBallina	1.9 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Quignamanger NSBallina	2.3 km	364	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Cearnóg an Mhargaidh
Béal an Átha
Co. Mhaigh Eo
F26N82Y

Principal: Frances Breen on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 096 73828
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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