How many pupils go to SN Ard?

SN Ard has 13 pupils: 4 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Ard a mixed school?

Yes. SN Ard takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Ard?

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

Does SN Ard teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Ard a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN Ard's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ard's roll number, 14421D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Ard?

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

SN Ard

Carna, Co. Galway

13 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Ard is a primary school in Carna, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 H9W9). Bríd Ní Mhaoilchiaráin is the principal of SN Ard, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 13
Boys and girls: Mixed · 4 boys, 9 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14421D
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

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Ard?: SN Ard is a primary school in Carna, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 H9W9).
Who is the principal of SN Ard?: Bríd Ní Mhaoilchiaráin is the principal of SN Ard, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Ard?: SN Ard has 13 pupils: 4 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Ard a mixed school?: Yes. SN Ard takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Ard?: SN Ard has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Ard teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Ard is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Ard a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Ard is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Ard's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ard's roll number, 14421D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Ard?: The closest is SN Naomh Colmain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Ard compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN ArdThis school		13	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Naomh ColmainCárna	3.3 km	10	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN MhuireCarna	3.9 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN an Ard MhoirCill Chiarain	7.1 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN EannaRoundstone	7.9 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh CiarainConamara	9.3 km	22	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Naomh TreasaCashel	11.2 km	39	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Aird Thiar
Carna
Co. na Gaillimhe
H91H9W9

Principal: Bríd Ní Mhaoilchiaráin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 087 221 2977
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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