SN Sheanain

Foynes, Co. Limerick

99 pupilsMixedCatholic

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SN Sheanain is a primary school in Foynes, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 NX50). Thomas Lyng is the principal of SN Sheanain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
99
Boys and girls
Mixed · 54 boys, 45 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
02813E

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Sheanain?
SN Sheanain is a primary school in Foynes, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 NX50).
Who is the principal of SN Sheanain?
Thomas Lyng is the principal of SN Sheanain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Sheanain?
SN Sheanain has 99 pupils: 54 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Sheanain a mixed school?
Yes. SN Sheanain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Sheanain?
SN Sheanain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Sheanain teach through Irish?
No. SN Sheanain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Sheanain a DEIS school?
No. SN Sheanain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Sheanain's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Sheanain's roll number, 02813E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Sheanain?
The closest is Shanagolden NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Limerick

Closest schools

SN Sheanain compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN SheanainThis school 99 Mixed Catholic No No
Shanagolden NSShanagolden 4.6 km 92 Mixed Catholic No No
Gearoid ui GhriobhthaLoughill 5.8 km 30 Mixed Catholic No No
Kildysart NSKildysart 7.7 km 122 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Naomh Mhuire National SchoolBeal Atha Da Thuille 8.5 km 39 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Cill ColmainArd Achadh 8.5 km 101 Mixed Catholic No No
Coolmeen NSKilrush 9.2 km 20 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Corgrigg
Foynes
Co. Limerick
V94NX50

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Next school holidays

  • In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
  • In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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