How many pupils go to SN na Crannaighe?

SN na Crannaighe has 32 pupils: 15 boys and 17 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN na Crannaighe a mixed school?

Yes. SN na Crannaighe takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN na Crannaighe?

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

Does SN na Crannaighe teach through Irish?

No. SN na Crannaighe teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN na Crannaighe a DEIS school?

No. SN na Crannaighe is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN na Crannaighe's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN na Crannaighe's roll number, 13804O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN na Crannaighe?

The closest is Coolmeen NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN na Crannaighe

Kilrush, Co. Clare

32 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN na Crannaighe is a primary school in Kilrush, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 EK02). Edel McMahon is the principal of SN na Crannaighe, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 32
Boys and girls: Mixed · 15 boys, 17 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13804O

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 na Crannaighe?: SN na Crannaighe is a primary school in Kilrush, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 EK02).
Who is the principal of SN na Crannaighe?: Edel McMahon is the principal of SN na Crannaighe, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN na Crannaighe?: SN na Crannaighe has 32 pupils: 15 boys and 17 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN na Crannaighe a mixed school?: Yes. SN na Crannaighe takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN na Crannaighe?: SN na Crannaighe has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN na Crannaighe teach through Irish?: No. SN na Crannaighe teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN na Crannaighe a DEIS school?: No. SN na Crannaighe is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN na Crannaighe's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN na Crannaighe's roll number, 13804O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN na Crannaighe?: The closest is Coolmeen NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN na Crannaighe compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN na CrannaigheThis school		32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Coolmeen NSKilrush	3.8 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lissycasey NSEnnis	5.9 km	167	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilmurry McMahon National SchoolKilrush	6.7 km	63	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilmihil NSKilmihil	7.2 km	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Labasheeda Central NSKilrush	8.2 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kildysart NSKildysart	8.4 km	122	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Carrowreagh East
Cranny
Kilrush
Co. Clare
V15EK02

Principal: Edel McMahon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 683 2345
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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