How many pupils go to SN an Moinin Rua?

SN an Moinin Rua has 127 pupils: 60 boys and 67 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN an Moinin Rua a mixed school?

Yes. SN an Moinin Rua takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN an Moinin Rua?

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

Does SN an Moinin Rua teach through Irish?

No. SN an Moinin Rua teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN an Moinin Rua a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN an Moinin Rua's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN an Moinin Rua's roll number, 16204F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN an Moinin Rua?

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

SN an Moinin Rua

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

127 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN an Moinin Rua is a primary school in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 F8WP). Barbara Luttrell is the principal of SN an Moinin Rua, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 127
Boys and girls: Mixed · 60 boys, 67 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16204F

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 Moinin Rua?: SN an Moinin Rua is a primary school in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 F8WP).
Who is the principal of SN an Moinin Rua?: Barbara Luttrell is the principal of SN an Moinin Rua, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN an Moinin Rua?: SN an Moinin Rua has 127 pupils: 60 boys and 67 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN an Moinin Rua a mixed school?: Yes. SN an Moinin Rua takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN an Moinin Rua?: SN an Moinin Rua has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN an Moinin Rua teach through Irish?: No. SN an Moinin Rua teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN an Moinin Rua a DEIS school?: Yes. SN an Moinin Rua is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN an Moinin Rua's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN an Moinin Rua's roll number, 16204F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN an Moinin Rua?: The closest is St Patricks NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN an Moinin Rua compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN an Moinin RuaThis school		127	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Patricks NSCastlecomer	1.9 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh AbbanCrettyard	4.0 km	73	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhuire MuigheoCrettyard	4.6 km	22	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil an Chroi Ro NaofaThe Swan	5.0 km	29	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Wandesforde Mixed NSCastlecomer	5.2 km	52	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN BhrighdeCarlow	6.1 km	46	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

The Glen
Moneenroe
Castlecomer
Co. Kilkenny
R95F8WP

Principal: Barbara Luttrell on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 444 2288
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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