Is SN an Ard Mhoir a mixed school?

Yes. SN an Ard Mhoir takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN an Ard Mhoir?

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

Does SN an Ard Mhoir teach through Irish?

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

Is SN an Ard Mhoir a DEIS school?

Yes. SN an Ard Mhoir is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

What other primary schools are near SN an Ard Mhoir?

The closest is SN Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN an Ard Mhoir

Cill Chiarain, Co. Galway

20 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

At a glance

SN an Ard Mhoir is a primary school in Cill Chiarain, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 D8X3). SN an Ard Mhoir has 20 pupils: 12 boys and 8 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 20
Boys and girls: Mixed · 12 boys, 8 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 10591I
Gaeltacht: Yes

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN an Ard Mhoir?: SN an Ard Mhoir is a primary school in Cill Chiarain, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 D8X3).
How many pupils go to SN an Ard Mhoir?: SN an Ard Mhoir has 20 pupils: 12 boys and 8 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN an Ard Mhoir a mixed school?: Yes. SN an Ard Mhoir takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN an Ard Mhoir?: SN an Ard Mhoir has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN an Ard Mhoir teach through Irish?: Yes. SN an Ard Mhoir is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN an Ard Mhoir a DEIS school?: Yes. SN an Ard Mhoir is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near SN an Ard Mhoir?: The closest is SN Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN an Ard Mhoir compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN an Ard MhoirThis school		20	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN MhuireCarna	3.4 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Naomh CiarainConamara	3.6 km	22	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Naomh ColmainCárna	4.8 km	10	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN ArdCarna	7.1 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Leitir MeallainLeitir Meallain	7.6 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN ColmcilleLeitir Móir	8.0 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Aird Mhoir
Cill Chiarain
Co. na Gaillimhe
H91D8X3

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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