How many pupils go to SN an Chlochan?

SN an Chlochan has 55 pupils: 35 boys and 20 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN an Chlochan a mixed school?

Yes. SN an Chlochan takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN an Chlochan?

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

Does SN an Chlochan teach through Irish?

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

Is SN an Chlochan a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN an Chlochan's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN an Chlochan's roll number, 14987H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN an Chlochan?

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

SN an Chlochan

An Clochán, Co. Kerry

55 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

SN an Chlochan is a primary school in An Clochán, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 YP27). Rachel Ní Bhuchalla is the principal of SN an Chlochan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 55
Boys and girls: Mixed · 35 boys, 20 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14987H
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 an Chlochan?: SN an Chlochan is a primary school in An Clochán, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 YP27).
Who is the principal of SN an Chlochan?: Rachel Ní Bhuchalla is the principal of SN an Chlochan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN an Chlochan?: SN an Chlochan has 55 pupils: 35 boys and 20 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN an Chlochan a mixed school?: Yes. SN an Chlochan takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN an Chlochan?: SN an Chlochan has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN an Chlochan teach through Irish?: Yes. SN an Chlochan is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN an Chlochan a DEIS school?: No. SN an Chlochan is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN an Chlochan's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN an Chlochan's roll number, 14987H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN an Chlochan?: The closest is SN an Ghleanna. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN an Chlochan compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN an ChlochanThis school		55	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN an GhleannaDaingean Uí Chúis	10.6 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Eoin BaisteLios Póil	10.8 km	112	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Naisiunta EircTrá Lí	11.3 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Castlegregory Mixed NSCastlegregory	11.4 km	147	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clochar DaingeanDaingean Uí Chúis	12.2 km	141	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil na mBraithreAn Daingean	12.4 km	67	Boys	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

An Clochán
Co. Chiarraí
V92YP27

Principal: Rachel Ní Bhuchalla on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 713 8292
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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