How many pupils go to SN Coilm Cille?

SN Coilm Cille has 59 pupils: 35 boys and 24 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Coilm Cille a mixed school?

Yes. SN Coilm Cille takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Coilm Cille?

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

Does SN Coilm Cille teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Coilm Cille a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Coilm Cille is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Coilm Cille's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Coilm Cille's roll number, 12946G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Coilm Cille?

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

SN Coilm Cille

Baile na hAbhann, Co. Galway

59 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Coilm Cille is a primary school in Baile na hAbhann, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 CD83). Síle Nic Con Iomaire is the principal of SN Coilm Cille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 59
Boys and girls: Mixed · 35 boys, 24 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12946G
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

We haven't found SN Coilm Cille's junior infant enrolment dates for September 2027 yet. Most primary schools take applications in the autumn and winter before; the school's admission notice has the exact window.

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Coilm Cille?: SN Coilm Cille is a primary school in Baile na hAbhann, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 CD83).
Who is the principal of SN Coilm Cille?: Síle Nic Con Iomaire is the principal of SN Coilm Cille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Coilm Cille?: SN Coilm Cille has 59 pupils: 35 boys and 24 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Coilm Cille a mixed school?: Yes. SN Coilm Cille takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Coilm Cille?: SN Coilm Cille has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Coilm Cille teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Coilm Cille is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Coilm Cille a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Coilm Cille is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Coilm Cille's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Coilm Cille's roll number, 12946G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Coilm Cille?: The closest is SN Mhic Dara. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Coilm Cille compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Coilm CilleThis school		59	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Mhic DaraAn Ceathrú Rua	3.9 km	202	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Tígh Nan Dooley Child Education and Development CentreAn Cheathrú Rua	4.1 km	19	Mixed	Not known	No	No
SN Choilm ChilleBaile na hAbhann O.P	5.1 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN ColmcilleLeitir Móir	8.0 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Tir an FhiaidhLeitir Móir	8.1 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil RonainLeitir Móir	8.3 km	15	Mostly girls	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

Ros a'Mhíl
Baile na hAbhann
Co. na Gaillimhe
H91CD83

Principal: Síle Nic Con Iomaire on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 572 039
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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