Is SN an Fhairche a mixed school?

Yes. SN an Fhairche takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN an Fhairche?

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

Does SN an Fhairche teach through Irish?

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

Is SN an Fhairche a DEIS school?

No. SN an Fhairche is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near SN an Fhairche?

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

SN an Fhairche

An Fháirche, Co. Galway

62 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

At a glance

SN an Fhairche is a primary school in An Fháirche, Co. Galway (Eircode F12 DW65). SN an Fhairche has 62 pupils: 32 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 62
Boys and girls: Mixed · 32 boys, 30 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14712O
Gaeltacht: Yes

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN an Fhairche?: SN an Fhairche is a primary school in An Fháirche, Co. Galway (Eircode F12 DW65).
How many pupils go to SN an Fhairche?: SN an Fhairche has 62 pupils: 32 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN an Fhairche a mixed school?: Yes. SN an Fhairche takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN an Fhairche?: SN an Fhairche has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN an Fhairche teach through Irish?: Yes. SN an Fhairche is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN an Fhairche a DEIS school?: No. SN an Fhairche is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near SN an Fhairche?: The closest is SN Naomh Padraig. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN an Fhairche compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN an FhaircheThis school		62	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Naomh PadraigAn Fhairche	5.4 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Naomh IosefCong	5.5 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireCorr na Móna	7.1 km	36	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Chluain LuifinBallinrobe	9.7 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN na hAilleBallinrobe	9.8 km	140	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh FeichinClaremorris	9.9 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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An Fháirche
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Co. na Gaillimhe
F12DW65

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
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