Scoil Áine Naofa
Loch Cútra
Lough Cutra National School
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Welcome to Scoil Aine Naofa, Loch Cutra, website.
Scoil Aine Naofa is a Catholic co-educational school catering for children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class.
It is situated in the parish of Beagh, approximately 6km South of Gort, Co,Galway. There has been a school on this site since the 1860’s and many distinguished teachers have graced its corridors since, most notably, perhaps Michael Cusack, founding father of the GAA. Michael was appointed the first Headmaster of Lough Cutra by Lord Gough when he was merely 20 years old.
There have been many improvements to the school over the years the latest of which was the addition of an ASD unit in 2017. Mostly recently, the Department of Education and Skills has granted funding for the building of two 80sq metre classrooms with ensuite toilets and a new Special Education classroom. We're at the preplanning stage. In September 2023, we were granted planning permission for a new All Weather Pitch, which will be a wonderful addition to our school. We look forward to that.
We have a current enrolment of 91 pupils, with four mainstream teachers, two Special Education Teachers. We also have 4.5 SNAs and a secretary.
We endeavour to stimulate learning by offering a diverse range of activities both curricular and extra-curricular. Our aim is to create a friendly, inviting atmosphere with happy, well-adjusted pupils and highly- dedicated, motivated staff.
Newsflash!!
We are enrolling in Scoil Áine Naofa for our 2025-2026 infant class from October 1st.
Please contact the school if you wish to enrol your child!
Michael Cusacks Centre and Burren Beo:
3rd and 4th class had a great day exploring the flora and fauna of the Burren as part of the Heritage in Schools Programme.
After their nature trail, they learned about our school history and links with the GAA, with a visit to the Michael Cusacks Center!
Aldi Rugby Festival 2026
Rugby day of the year for Lough Cùtra NS!!
What a day for 3rd, 4th and 6th class to be invited to the Aviva Stadium to participate in the Aldi Rugby Festival 2026 🥳🥳🏉🏈. Between the Triple Crown, Paul O Connell and Kevin the Carrot- our pupils had the most amazing experience at the Aviva!
Seachtaine na Gaeilge
Celebrating all things Gaeilge in Lough Cùtra NS last week!🍀☘️
We had great fun celebrating Seachtaine na Gaeilge in our school last week! With buddy reading as Gaeilge, lá glas🇮🇪🍀, gaeilgeoir na seachtaine certificates and a showcase of all our traditional musical 🪕🎼🎵and Irish Dancing talent🍀! It's always a great week to celebrate.
Well done to all our pupils who participated in yesterday's St Patrick's Day Parade!!
Cumann na mBunscol 7-a-side football win!!
Well done to our fabulous 5th and 6th class girls who won their division of the 7 a side Cumann na mBunscol football today 🥳👏👏👏
Early 2026
A look at what's been happening in our school over the past few weeks!!
From learning about Spring to being creative through drumming!!
Medtronic Innovation Center
A great day out at the Medtronic Innovation Center for our Lego Competitions!!🧱🤖🤖
Our Lego league team from 5th and 6th class were spoiled on their day out to the Medtronic Innovation Centre for the First Lego League UNEARTHED Challenge Tournament. They had a chance to display their incredibly innovative Lego Unearthed project that was weeks in the making!👩🔬👨🔬 The project included designing, creating and coding a robot to complete Lego challenges, create a powerpoint presentation and video explaining their new innovative creation- the diggy worm! Their worm in theory -if developed- works through the soils in archaeology sites, with sensors attached. It's sensors alert archaeologists if it hits an item of interest- metal etc.
What an incredible idea from our young engineers!
We want everyone in our school to feel safe and happy.
If you think that you are being bullied or someone else is being bullied, you need to tell a teacher or another adult that you trust. They will know what to do to help.
Brideóg Dolls
Fifth and Sixth class had a great morning making Brideóg dolls with Paula Gallagher. Using wool and recycled materials, the class used their creative skills, while developing an awareness of using recycled materials in a sustainable, fun way.
It was a great way to appreciate our Irish Heritage and Culture.
See some fantastic work below! Thank you Paula, Gort Arts and Galway County Council for providing us with this workshop.
And don't mind our PJ's!! The workshop blended well with our Wellbeing Week!!🧘♀️
Show Tell & Try
Some nice examples of Show, tell and try with 3rd and 4th class showing and explaining the instructions of their christmas gifts!
The Restaurant!
Infants had a great week participating in this week's theme for integrated play: The Restaurant! See some of our chefs, waiters and customers.