On behalf of myself, the Board of Management, Ms. Sinéad Muldoon (Deputy Principal), and all the teaching and SNA staff, it is my great pleasure to extend a very warm welcome to the website of SN an Croí Ró Naofa (Belclare National School).

Nestled in the beautiful village of Belclare, on the outskirts of Tuam in County Galway, our school is a co-educational primary school with a strong sense of community at its heart. We are incredibly proud of our school and of the wonderful children, families and staff who make it such a special place to learn, grow and belong.

As a Catholic school under the patronage of the Archdiocese of Tuam, our Catholic ethos is central to the life of our school. We equally value and respect the beliefs, traditions and backgrounds of every child and family in our school community, ensuring that all are welcomed, respected and included.

At SN an Croí Ró Naofa, we believe that every child is unique and has something wonderful to offer. We are committed to nurturing the whole child, supporting their physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual development in a caring, encouraging and stimulating environment. We strive to ensure that every pupil feels safe, valued and happy, with the confidence to explore their interests, develop their talents and reach their full potential.

Our school is a happy, vibrant and progressive place where children are encouraged to be curious, to challenge themselves, to show kindness and respect, and to develop a lifelong love of learning. We recognise that a child’s primary school years are precious, and we endeavour to make these years as enriching, memorable and fulfilling as possible. We believe that the strongest foundations are built through positive relationships, mutual respect and a genuine partnership between home and school.

We hope you enjoy exploring our website and discovering the wonderful learning experiences, activities, achievements and everyday moments that make up life at SN an Croí Ró Naofa. Above all, we hope it gives you a sense of the warmth, care and enthusiasm that can be felt throughout our school, and of the strong community spirit shared by our pupils, staff and families.

Whether you are already part of our school community or are simply getting to know us, we are delighted to welcome you. If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We would be more than happy to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.

Le gach dea-ghuí,

Mrs. Agnes Martyn PDSL, M.SEN, GCASD, GDILSN, B. ED
School Principal