Rineen NS

Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare

35 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Rineen NS is a primary school in Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 KV24). Nicola Sheehan is the principal of Rineen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
35
Boys and girls
Mixed · 14 boys, 21 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
09425H

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Rineen NS?
Rineen NS is a primary school in Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 KV24).
Who is the principal of Rineen NS?
Nicola Sheehan is the principal of Rineen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Rineen NS?
Rineen NS has 35 pupils: 14 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Rineen NS a mixed school?
Yes. Rineen NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Rineen NS?
Rineen NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Rineen NS teach through Irish?
No. Rineen NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Rineen NS a DEIS school?
No. Rineen NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Rineen NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Rineen NS's roll number, 09425H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Rineen NS?
The closest is Rockmount Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 4 schools in Miltown Malbay · Every school in Co. Clare

Closest schools

Rineen NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Rineen NSThis school 35 Mixed Catholic No No
Rockmount Mixed NSMiltown Malbay 3.7 km 23 Mixed Catholic No Yes
S N Iosef NaofaAn Leacht 4.0 km 29 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Miltown Malbay B NSMiltown Malbay 4.3 km 128 Mixed Catholic No No
SN LiosceanuirLiscannor 5.0 km 105 Mixed Catholic No No
Saint Marys NS LahinchLahinch 5.2 km 166 Mixed Catholic No No
Annagh NSMiltown Malbay 7.8 km 81 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Rineen
Miltown Malbay
Co. Clare
V95KV24

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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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