How many pupils go to Radharc na Mara National School?

Radharc na Mara National School has 353 pupils: 191 boys and 162 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Radharc na Mara National School a mixed school?

Yes. Radharc na Mara National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Radharc na Mara National School?

Radharc na Mara National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Radharc na Mara National School teach through Irish?

No. Radharc na Mara National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Radharc na Mara National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Radharc na Mara National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Radharc na Mara National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Radharc na Mara National School's roll number, 20554I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Radharc na Mara National School?

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

Radharc na Mara National School

Mervue, Co. Galway

353 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Radharc na Mara National School is a primary school in Mervue, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 YD58). Keith Joyce is the principal of Radharc na Mara National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 353
Boys and girls: Mixed · 191 boys, 162 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20554I

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 Radharc na Mara National School?: Radharc na Mara National School is a primary school in Mervue, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 YD58).
Who is the principal of Radharc na Mara National School?: Keith Joyce is the principal of Radharc na Mara National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Radharc na Mara National School?: Radharc na Mara National School has 353 pupils: 191 boys and 162 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Radharc na Mara National School a mixed school?: Yes. Radharc na Mara National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Radharc na Mara National School?: Radharc na Mara National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Radharc na Mara National School teach through Irish?: No. Radharc na Mara National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Radharc na Mara National School a DEIS school?: Yes. Radharc na Mara National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Radharc na Mara National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Radharc na Mara National School's roll number, 20554I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Radharc na Mara National School?: The closest is SN Caitriona Sois. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Radharc na Mara National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Radharc na Mara National SchoolThis school		353	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Caitriona SoisRenmore	700 m	350	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Caitriona SinsearRenmore	700 m	365	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil DaraGaillimh	700 m	419	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Rosedale SchoolGalway	1.0 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lakeview SchoolGalway	1.0 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil AineGalway	1.3 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Walter Macken Road
Mervue
H91YD58

Principal: Keith Joyce on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 755 920
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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