History of Northampton National School

Scoil Brighde Naofa, Northampton National School situated in south Galway, located about 2 miles from Kinvara. The school is under the patronage of the catholic Bishop of Galway. It is approximately 17 miles from Galway City. The foundation of this school was laid in 1951 and in June 2001 the school had a memorable celebration of 50 years a growing. Read more on history of school

The place name Northampton is about one hundred and fifty years old.
Sometime in the 1840’s a gentleman called Giles Mahon bought an estate of 112.5 acres. The townsland was then known as Pollnaveagh (The lair of the deer). He proceeded to build a mansion called Northampton House on the estate. Local tenants were employed to work on the farm and in the house. The expression “going up to Northampton” resulted in the name Pollnaveagh being replaced by Northampton”.

Our school is dedicated to St. Bridget and we always celebrate Lá le Bride with the making of the Crosog Bride, with songs, poems, stories and an exploration of pisreoga & customs associated with St. Bridget. In our school we have always had a keen interest in local history and folklore and we have built up an interesting collection. Children enjoy Music, Drama, Art and enthusiastically pursue sport especially hurling, football, camogie, soccer and rugby.

It has always been part of the school ethos to provide a holistic education for all the children in our care. We are conscious that we are educating children for life. Our Green School Scheme educates our pupils to be responsible and environmentally aware. Our pupils are encouraged develop in themselves a spirit of generosity towards all people and the environment.