How many pupils go to SN Naomh Padraig?

SN Naomh Padraig has 61 pupils: 24 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Naomh Padraig a mixed school?

Yes. SN Naomh Padraig takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Naomh Padraig?

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

Does SN Naomh Padraig teach through Irish?

No. SN Naomh Padraig teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Naomh Padraig a DEIS school?

No. SN Naomh Padraig is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Naomh Padraig's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Padraig's roll number, 12368P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Padraig?

The closest is Convent of Mercy NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Naomh Padraig

Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick

61 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Naomh Padraig is a primary school in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 W263). Billy Quirke is the principal of SN Naomh Padraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 61
Boys and girls: Mixed · 24 boys, 37 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12368P

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 Naomh Padraig?: SN Naomh Padraig is a primary school in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 W263).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Padraig?: Billy Quirke is the principal of SN Naomh Padraig, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Padraig?: SN Naomh Padraig has 61 pupils: 24 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Padraig a mixed school?: Yes. SN Naomh Padraig takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Padraig?: SN Naomh Padraig has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Padraig teach through Irish?: No. SN Naomh Padraig teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Naomh Padraig a DEIS school?: No. SN Naomh Padraig is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Naomh Padraig's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Padraig's roll number, 12368P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Padraig?: The closest is Convent of Mercy NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Naomh Padraig compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Naomh PadraigThis school		61	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Convent of Mercy NSAbbeyfeale	3.3 km	110	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Abbeyfeale B NS 1Abbeyfeale	3.4 km	98	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Athea N SchoolAthea	5.0 km	171	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh BridListowel	5.9 km	166	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dromtrasna NSlimerick	6.6 km	122	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Chorp ChríostMoyvane	7.0 km	91	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Knocknasnaa
Abbeyfeale
Co. Limerick
V94W263

Principal: Billy Quirke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 087 960 1506
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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