Scoil Mhuire an Chroí gan Smál , Leenane

Welcome to the website of Leenane NS. We hope you enjoy our website where you will find information about our location, activities and events, our school ethos, contact details and things that matter to us educationally.

We are located in one of the most picturesque parts of Ireland in a village made famous through film and song. Our school is an extension of the home and local community where your child’s well being and happiness is valued above all else. Diversity and inclusion are encouraged here through our school ethos and a very supportive community

General Information

School opening times: 9.20 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. (infants finish at 2.00 p.m.)
Children are not permitted in school grounds prior to 9.10 a.m.
Lunch break: 11.00 a.m. to 11.10 a.m. and 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p.m.

Latest News

Enrolment Afternoon for incoming pupils and their parents.
Date: 26th February 2026
Time: 2pm]

Come and see the school at work, alive with purpose, energy, and the daily joy of discovery. Meet our dedicated staff, whose passion and expertise shape every lesson, and tour our classrooms, where curiosity is sparked and ideas take flight.
Discover first-hand the vibrant learning environment we offer your child: a place where creativity meets rigor, collaboration thrives, and every student is known, valued, and inspired to grow.

Pancakes For Paws
Our recent Readathon, Read and Raise, was a very successful fundraising campaign. Pupils collectively logged over 11,000 minutes of reading, and a total of €1,280 was raised. We are deeply appreciative of the enthusiasm shown by pupils, families, and staff in supporting this initiative. The funds will be used primarily to purchase new PE equipment and to contribute to ongoing improvements in the school yard.
Thank you all very much for support. It was a great school community effort and a great experience for the students.

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Buddy Reading
We recently trialled our first Buddy Reading session in the library. The Senior Room pupils listened to, read with and asked questions of the Junior Room pupils. It was a very worthwhile experience for everyone involved, and we look forward to making it a regular part of our learning.

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Garda Visit
As part of Internet Safety Week, we were delighted to welcome Garda Alan to the school. He visited each classroom and spoke to the children about a range of important topics, including staying safe online and road safety. The talks were very informative and gave the pupils plenty to think about. We greatly appreciated his time and support. He even managed to “arrest” a few of our students before he left!

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Address

Scoil Mhuire an Chroí gan Smál
Leenane
County Galway

Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +353 (0) 95 42366
Roll Number: 18490T

Links

Leenane Village
Dept. Of Education
Archdiocese Of Tuam
Child And Family Agency
NCCA