How many pupils go to SN Cnoc an Samhraidh?

SN Cnoc an Samhraidh has 223 pupils: 134 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Cnoc an Samhraidh a mixed school?

Yes. SN Cnoc an Samhraidh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Cnoc an Samhraidh?

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

Does SN Cnoc an Samhraidh teach through Irish?

No. SN Cnoc an Samhraidh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Cnoc an Samhraidh a DEIS school?

No. SN Cnoc an Samhraidh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Cnoc an Samhraidh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cnoc an Samhraidh's roll number, 12754U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Cnoc an Samhraidh?

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

SN Cnoc an Samhraidh

Athlone, Co. Roscommon

223 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Cnoc an Samhraidh is a primary school in Athlone, Co. Roscommon (Eircode N37 NY98). Maura Spillane is the principal of SN Cnoc an Samhraidh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 223
Boys and girls: Mixed · 134 boys, 89 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12754U

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 Cnoc an Samhraidh?: SN Cnoc an Samhraidh is a primary school in Athlone, Co. Roscommon (Eircode N37 NY98).
Who is the principal of SN Cnoc an Samhraidh?: Maura Spillane is the principal of SN Cnoc an Samhraidh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Cnoc an Samhraidh?: SN Cnoc an Samhraidh has 223 pupils: 134 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Cnoc an Samhraidh a mixed school?: Yes. SN Cnoc an Samhraidh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Cnoc an Samhraidh?: SN Cnoc an Samhraidh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Cnoc an Samhraidh teach through Irish?: No. SN Cnoc an Samhraidh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Cnoc an Samhraidh a DEIS school?: No. SN Cnoc an Samhraidh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Cnoc an Samhraidh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cnoc an Samhraidh's roll number, 12754U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Cnoc an Samhraidh?: The closest is SN Deaghan O Ceallaigh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Cnoc an Samhraidh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Cnoc an SamhraidhThis school		223	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Deaghan O CeallaighAthlone	2.6 km	77	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Cluain na CilleAthlone	2.8 km	399	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Phoil NaofaAthlone	3.2 km	125	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Peters NS SnrAthlone	3.2 km	112	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys NSAthlone	3.9 km	573	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Athlone NSAthlone	4.0 km	56	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Crannagh
Summerhill
Athlone
Co. Roscommon
N37NY98

Principal: Maura Spillane on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 649 2037
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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