SN Ailbhe

Brittas, Co. Limerick

187 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Ailbhe is a primary school in Brittas, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 T184). Liam Guiney is the principal of SN Ailbhe, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
187
Boys and girls
Mixed · 105 boys, 82 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
07857D

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Ailbhe?
SN Ailbhe is a primary school in Brittas, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 T184).
Who is the principal of SN Ailbhe?
Liam Guiney is the principal of SN Ailbhe, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Ailbhe?
SN Ailbhe has 187 pupils: 105 boys and 82 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Ailbhe a mixed school?
Yes. SN Ailbhe takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Ailbhe?
SN Ailbhe has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Ailbhe teach through Irish?
No. SN Ailbhe teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Ailbhe a DEIS school?
No. SN Ailbhe is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Ailbhe's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ailbhe's roll number, 07857D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Ailbhe?
The closest is Scoil Nais Cathair Chinn Lis. 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 Ailbhe compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN AilbheThis school 187 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Nais Cathair Chinn LisCaherconlish 3.5 km 100 Mixed Catholic No No
S N Toinn an TairbhCappamore 4.7 km 79 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Ma RuaLimerick 4.8 km 142 Mixed Catholic No No
Caherline NSCaherconlish 5.1 km 183 Mixed Catholic No No
Bohermore NSBallysimon 6.0 km 100 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil ChaitríonaCappamore 6.5 km 82 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Killinure
Brittas
Co. Limerick
V94T184

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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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