SN Muire

Letterfrack, Co. Galway

85 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Muire is a primary school in Letterfrack, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 H603). Olivia Kerrigan is the principal of SN Muire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
85
Boys and girls
Mixed · 39 boys, 46 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
13621G

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Muire?
SN Muire is a primary school in Letterfrack, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 H603).
Who is the principal of SN Muire?
Olivia Kerrigan is the principal of SN Muire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Muire?
SN Muire has 85 pupils: 39 boys and 46 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Muire a mixed school?
Yes. SN Muire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Muire?
SN Muire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Muire teach through Irish?
No. SN Muire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Muire a DEIS school?
Yes. SN Muire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Muire's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Muire's roll number, 13621G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Muire?
The closest is SN Naomh Padraig. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: DEIS primary schools in Co. Galway · Every school in Co. Galway

Closest schools

SN Muire compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN MuireThis school 85 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Naomh PadraigRenvyle 4.4 km 28 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN LeitirgeisRenvyle 5.4 km 39 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Naomh BridRenvyle 6.7 km 25 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil MhuireClifden 8.4 km 241 Mixed Catholic No Yes
S N na Naomh UileCleggan 10.5 km 15 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Naomh AntoineClifden 10.7 km 2 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Letterfrack
Co. Galway
H91H603

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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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