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.

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.

SN Sheanain

Foynes, Co. Limerick

99 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

SN Sheanain is a primary school in Foynes, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 NX50). SN Sheanain has 99 pupils: 54 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Sheanain?: SN Sheanain is a primary school in Foynes, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 NX50).
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.
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.

Closest schools

SN Sheanain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
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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Foynes
Co. Limerick
V94NX50

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
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