SN an Cillin

Portumna, Co. Galway

42 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN an Cillin is a primary school in Portumna, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 DP84). Louise Lawless is the principal of SN an Cillin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
42
Boys and girls
Mixed · 32 boys, 10 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
13665D

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN an Cillin?
SN an Cillin is a primary school in Portumna, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 DP84).
Who is the principal of SN an Cillin?
Louise Lawless is the principal of SN an Cillin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN an Cillin?
SN an Cillin has 42 pupils: 32 boys and 10 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN an Cillin a mixed school?
Yes. SN an Cillin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN an Cillin?
SN an Cillin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN an Cillin teach through Irish?
No. SN an Cillin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN an Cillin a DEIS school?
No. SN an Cillin is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN an Cillin's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN an Cillin's roll number, 13665D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN an Cillin?
The closest is Gortanumera NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Portumna · Every school in Co. Galway

Closest schools

SN an Cillin compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN an CillinThis school 42 Mixed Catholic No No
Gortanumera NSBallinasloe 2.2 km 50 Mixed Catholic No No
St Feichins N SchoolLoughrea 4.9 km 32 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Lorcain NaofaLoughrea 5.1 km 45 Mixed Catholic No No
St Brendans NSPortumna 6.6 km 235 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Iomair NSBallinasloe 7.2 km 136 Mixed Catholic No No
St. Josephs NSLoughrea 8.0 km 53 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Ballyshrule
Portumna
Co. Galway
H53DP84

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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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