How many pupils go to SN Baile Nua?

SN Baile Nua has 62 pupils: 30 boys and 32 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Baile Nua a mixed school?

Yes. SN Baile Nua takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Baile Nua?

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

Does SN Baile Nua teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Baile Nua a DEIS school?

No. SN Baile Nua is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Baile Nua's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Baile Nua's roll number, 15331H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Baile Nua?

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

SN Baile Nua

Maigh Cuilinn, Co. Galway

62 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

SN Baile Nua is a primary school in Maigh Cuilinn, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 F6T7). Clíodhna Davoren is the principal of SN Baile Nua, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 62
Boys and girls: Mixed · 30 boys, 32 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 15331H
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 Baile Nua?: SN Baile Nua is a primary school in Maigh Cuilinn, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 F6T7).
Who is the principal of SN Baile Nua?: Clíodhna Davoren is the principal of SN Baile Nua, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Baile Nua?: SN Baile Nua has 62 pupils: 30 boys and 32 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Baile Nua a mixed school?: Yes. SN Baile Nua takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Baile Nua?: SN Baile Nua has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Baile Nua teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Baile Nua is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Baile Nua a DEIS school?: No. SN Baile Nua is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Baile Nua's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Baile Nua's roll number, 15331H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Baile Nua?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Baile Nua compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Baile NuaThis school		62	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil MhuireMaigh Cuilinn	3.2 km	396	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ainbhthin NaofaRosscahill	4.3 km	261	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Tullach Ui ChadhainMaigh Cuilinn	4.6 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Caladh na MucRosscahill	6.5 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN TuairiniMaigh Cuilinn	6.9 km	84	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil ÍosaOranmore	about 7.5 km	770	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Baile Nua
Maigh Cuilinn
Co. na Gaillimhe
H91F6T7

Principal: Clíodhna Davoren on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 555 040
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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