Announcements
Enrolment for September 2026 is now open. Contact the school for an enrolment pack.
Enrolment detailsStaging: not yet reviewed by the principal
Fáilte chuig Ardagh NS
Welcome to Ardagh NS
Ardagh NS is a friendly and welcoming school. Our priority is to provide our pupils with the best possible opportunities to learn, in a safe, caring and nurturing environment.
What's happening
Events
Usually we hold an Open Day for prospective Junior Infants and their parents in early June.
Latest from the blogCalendar
Our School Calendar 2026/2027 sets out the events and holidays for the school year.
School calendarGreen Schools
Eight Green Flags, and Regional Marine Green School of the Year 2024 for the West and North.
Our Green Schools work
About our school
Ardagh National School is a rural school situated between Crossmolina and Ballina, in County Mayo.
Our school has four mainstream classes: junior and senior infants, first and second class, third and fourth class, and fifth and sixth class. We also have a learning support teacher and a special needs assistant.
- 8Green Schools flags
- 4mainstream classes
- 2024Regional Marine Green School of the Year
Our programmes
Green Schools
Litter, Energy, Water, Travel and Biodiversity, and on to our eighth Green Flag with the Marine theme.
Green SchoolsActive School
A sports-loving school from an area steeped in the GAA, soccer and athletics, working towards our second Active Flag.
Active SchoolCurious Minds
STEM showcase days, Science Blast projects and pupil-made podcasts, recognised by the SFI Curious Minds awards.
Curious MindsA day at Ardagh NS
Pre-school care, Infant Hour and afterschool are run with Tír na nÓg Preschool and Afterschool, in the school's GP room.
- 8am
Pre-school care opens
From about 8am pupils can come to school, meet their friends and prepare for the day ahead in a warm, well-supervised setting.
- 9:25am
School begins
- 2:05pm
Infant Hour childcare
Junior and Senior Infants can relax in a safe, fun setting while they wait for older brothers and sisters.
- 3:05pm
School day ends
The afterschool service starts: homework, time with friends and a healthy snack.
- 6pm
Afterschool ends
Questions parents ask
How do I enrol my child?
Email the school at ardaghnationalschool@gmail.com for an enrolment pack. Children can join as Junior Infants or, subject to availability, in another year group.
Is there an Open Day?
Usually we hold an Open Day for prospective Junior Infants and their parents in early June.
What time does the school day start and finish?
School begins at 9:25am and the school day ends at 3:05pm.
Is there care before and after school?
Yes. With Tír na nÓg, the school offers pre-school care from about 8am, an Infant Hour from 2:05pm to 3:05pm for Junior and Senior Infants, and afterschool from 3:05pm to 6pm.
Do pupils wear a uniform?
Yes. We ask that pupils wear their full uniform to school each day.
How do I find the school?
From Ballina, take the Crossmolina road (N59) and travel 5 km to Knockanillaun crossroads. Turn right and travel 0.5 km; the school is on the right.