SN Osmann

Birr, Co. Offaly

86 pupilsMixedChurch of IrelandDEIS

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At a glance

SN Osmann is a primary school in Birr, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 T271). Violet Barnnell is the principal of SN Osmann, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
86
Boys and girls
Mixed · 48 boys, 38 girls
Ethos
Church of Ireland
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
07949I

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Osmann?
SN Osmann is a primary school in Birr, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 T271).
Who is the principal of SN Osmann?
Violet Barnnell is the principal of SN Osmann, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Osmann?
SN Osmann has 86 pupils: 48 boys and 38 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Osmann a mixed school?
Yes. SN Osmann takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Osmann?
SN Osmann has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Osmann teach through Irish?
No. SN Osmann teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Osmann a DEIS school?
Yes. SN Osmann is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Osmann's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Osmann's roll number, 07949I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Osmann?
The closest is Mercy Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 17 schools in Birr · DEIS primary schools in Co. Offaly · Every school in Co. Offaly

Closest schools

SN Osmann compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN OsmannThis school 86 Mixed Church of Ireland No Yes
Mercy Primary SchoolBirr 900 m 141 Girls Catholic No Yes
Gaelscoil na LaochraBirr 900 m 45 Mixed Multi-denominational Yes No
St Brendans MonasteryBirr 1.1 km 178 Boys Catholic No Yes
SN an CillinBirr 2.0 km 140 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Croinchoill NSBirr 2.6 km 243 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Carrig NSBirr 5.6 km 60 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Model School Road
Birr
Co. Offaly
R42T271

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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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