Sn Gleann A Chaisil
Sn Gleann A Chaisil is a primary school in Mayo. 64 pupils, Catholic ethos, 3 special classes, DEIS.
The facts
| Type | Primary school |
|---|---|
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ethos | Catholic |
| Patron | Bishop of Killala |
| Fees | Free |
| Enrolment | 64 (38 boys, 26 girls) 2025/26 |
| Language of instruction | Irish Unit in English Medium School |
| DEIS | Yes — this school is in the DEIS programme |
| Roll number | 13222P |
| Eircode | F26NP79 |
| Address | Bunnahowen, Ballina, Co. Mayo |
Special classes
3 special classes sanctioned for 26/27:
- 2 × Autism/Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- 1 × Multiple Disabilities
Source: National Council for Special Education. Children in a special class travel under a separate transport scheme with its own rules.
The area around this school
School planning area: Belmullet. This is how the Department plans where to build capacity. It is not a catchment.
Local house prices: the median residential sale price in Eircode district F26 (Ballina) was €200,000 in 2025. That is up 60.7% since 2020. CSO figures for the whole district, not the streets beside the school.
Area profile: the Pobal HP Deprivation Index rates Glencastle at -10.45 (Disadvantaged), where 0 is the national average. 25% of adults there hold a third-level qualification.
Contact
| Principal | Catherine Mc Intyre |
|---|---|
| Phone | 09782283 |
| gleannachaisil@gmail.com | |
| Local authority | Mayo County Council |
Other schools in Belmullet
- Barnatra N S Primary school, Mayo
- Cill Mhor Iorrais Primary school, Mayo
- Corclough Ns Primary school, Mayo
- Geesala Central School Primary school, Mayo
- Our Lady's Secondary School Secondary school, Mayo
- S N Achaidh An Ghlaisin Primary school, Mayo
- S N An Tsraith Primary school, Mayo
- S N Beal An Mhuirthead Primary school, Mayo
- S N Dhumha Thuama Primary school, Mayo
- S N Druim Slaod Primary school, Mayo
- S N Eachleime Primary school, Mayo
- S N Pol A Tsomais Primary school, Mayo
How we know
DoE Schools GIS 2026 (CC BY 4.0) — checked 2026-08-27.