How many pupils go to SN Mhaolcheadair?

SN Mhaolcheadair has 31 pupils: 15 boys and 16 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Mhaolcheadair a mixed school?

Yes. SN Mhaolcheadair takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Mhaolcheadair?

SN Mhaolcheadair has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Mhaolcheadair teach through Irish?

Yes. SN Mhaolcheadair is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is SN Mhaolcheadair a DEIS school?

No. SN Mhaolcheadair is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Mhaolcheadair's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Mhaolcheadair's roll number, 06227L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Mhaolcheadair?

The closest is Scoil Naisiunta Eirc. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Mhaolcheadair

Baile na nGall, Co. Kerry

31 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

SN Mhaolcheadair is a primary school in Baile na nGall, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 A313). Deirdre Ághas is the principal of SN Mhaolcheadair, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 31
Boys and girls: Mixed · 15 boys, 16 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 06227L
Gaeltacht: Yes

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 Mhaolcheadair?: SN Mhaolcheadair is a primary school in Baile na nGall, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 A313).
Who is the principal of SN Mhaolcheadair?: Deirdre Ághas is the principal of SN Mhaolcheadair, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Mhaolcheadair?: SN Mhaolcheadair has 31 pupils: 15 boys and 16 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Mhaolcheadair a mixed school?: Yes. SN Mhaolcheadair takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Mhaolcheadair?: SN Mhaolcheadair has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Mhaolcheadair teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Mhaolcheadair is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Mhaolcheadair a DEIS school?: No. SN Mhaolcheadair is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Mhaolcheadair's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Mhaolcheadair's roll number, 06227L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Mhaolcheadair?: The closest is Scoil Naisiunta Eirc. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Mhaolcheadair compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN MhaolcheadairThis school		31	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Naisiunta EircTrá Lí	3.4 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil an FhirtearaighBaile an Fheirtéaraigh	4.1 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN an GhleannaDaingean Uí Chúis	5.0 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Ceann Tra MeascaitheTrá Lí	6.0 km	62	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Clochar DaingeanDaingean Uí Chúis	7.7 km	141	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil na mBraithreAn Daingean	8.0 km	67	Boys	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

An Charraig
Baile na nGall
Co. Chiarraí
V92A313

Principal: Deirdre Ághas on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 915 5341
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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