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. We look forward to that.

We have a current enrolment of 91 pupils, with four mainstream teachers, two Special Education Teachers and two SET teachers. We also have four 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.

Halloween 2022

Lots of fun and games in Loch Cutra for Halloween

Girls 7-aside Football Blitz​

A great day out for the girls in 4th, 5th and 6th class who took part in the Girls’ 7aside football blitz held in Craughwell on the 7th of October. They played brilliantly on the day showing excellent skill, determination and taking some fantastic scores. This was a great achievement as it was the school’s first  time having a girls’ team..

Garda 7’s football blitz​

There was a super display of perseverance and skill from all the children who took part in the garda 7a-side Football Blitz held in Gort on Thursday 13th of October. The boys and girls played four teams on the day, reaching the final against a strong Ballindereen side. They displayed excellent skill and attitude throughout and won by a goal.  We are very proud of all our Lough Cutra pupils.

Cumann na mBunscol hurling.​

Well done to our boys from 4th, 5th and 6th class who took part in the Cumann na mBunscoil hurling blitz held in Clarinbridge on the 29th of September. The boys had a super performance beating Clarinbridge, Tierneevan, Kiltiernan and Kiltartin in the group final. The team now advance on to the Cuman na mBunscol final on October 21st.

July Provision Programme​

We always have great fun in Lough Cutra with the children who avail of our July Provision Programme!