How many pupils go to S.N na Faille Móire?

S.N na Faille Móire has 77 pupils: 37 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S.N na Faille Móire a mixed school?

Yes. S.N na Faille Móire takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of S.N na Faille Móire?

S.N na Faille Móire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does S.N na Faille Móire teach through Irish?

No. S.N na Faille Móire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is S.N na Faille Móire a DEIS school?

No. S.N na Faille Móire is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read S.N na Faille Móire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S.N na Faille Móire's roll number, 12701W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S.N na Faille Móire?

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

S.N na Faille Móire

Caherciveen, Co. Kerry

77 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

S.N na Faille Móire is a primary school in Caherciveen, Co. Kerry (Eircode V23 Y510). Norah Golden is the principal of S.N na Faille Móire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 77
Boys and girls: Mixed · 37 boys, 40 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12701W

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 S.N na Faille Móire?: S.N na Faille Móire is a primary school in Caherciveen, Co. Kerry (Eircode V23 Y510).
Who is the principal of S.N na Faille Móire?: Norah Golden is the principal of S.N na Faille Móire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S.N na Faille Móire?: S.N na Faille Móire has 77 pupils: 37 boys and 40 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S.N na Faille Móire a mixed school?: Yes. S.N na Faille Móire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S.N na Faille Móire?: S.N na Faille Móire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S.N na Faille Móire teach through Irish?: No. S.N na Faille Móire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is S.N na Faille Móire a DEIS school?: No. S.N na Faille Móire is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read S.N na Faille Móire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S.N na Faille Móire's roll number, 12701W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S.N na Faille Móire?: The closest is SN Muire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S.N na Faille Móire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S.N na Faille MóireThis school		77	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Muire Gan SmalMastergeehy	4.3 km	40	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Caherciveen NSCahirciveen	6.2 km	148	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cillin LiathCill Airne	10.3 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Aghatubrid NSCaherciveen	11.1 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Gleann BeitheGlenbeigh	14.4 km	106	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Dar EarcaValentia	14.6 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Foilduff
Caherciveen
Co. Kerry
V23Y510

Principal: Norah Golden on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 947 3310
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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