How many pupils go to SN Muire Gan Smal?

SN Muire Gan Smal has 19 pupils: 14 boys and 5 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Muire Gan Smal a mixed school?

Yes. SN Muire Gan Smal takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Muire Gan Smal?

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

Does SN Muire Gan Smal teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Muire Gan Smal a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Muire Gan Smal is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Muire Gan Smal's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Muire Gan Smal's roll number, 11290W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Muire Gan Smal?

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

SN Muire Gan Smal

Camus, Co. Galway

19 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Muire Gan Smal is a primary school in Camus, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 EH90). Caitlín Uí Shuilleabháin is the principal of SN Muire Gan Smal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 19
Boys and girls: Mixed · 14 boys, 5 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 11290W
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 Muire Gan Smal?: SN Muire Gan Smal is a primary school in Camus, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 EH90).
Who is the principal of SN Muire Gan Smal?: Caitlín Uí Shuilleabháin is the principal of SN Muire Gan Smal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Muire Gan Smal?: SN Muire Gan Smal has 19 pupils: 14 boys and 5 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Muire Gan Smal a mixed school?: Yes. SN Muire Gan Smal takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Muire Gan Smal?: SN Muire Gan Smal has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Muire Gan Smal teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Muire Gan Smal is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Muire Gan Smal a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Muire Gan Smal is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Muire Gan Smal's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Muire Gan Smal's roll number, 11290W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Muire Gan Smal?: The closest is SN Briocain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Muire Gan Smal compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Muire Gan SmalThis school		19	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN BriocainRos Muc	4.2 km	19	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN MhuireRosmuc	5.8 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil MhuireSraith Salach	10.0 km	16	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Coilm CilleBaile na hAbhann	11.5 km	59	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN ColmcilleLeitir Móir	12.3 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Mhic DaraAn Ceathrú Rua	13.0 km	202	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

Camus
Co. na Gaillimhe
H91EH90

Principal: Caitlín Uí Shuilleabháin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 574 366
Email: [email protected]
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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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