How many pupils go to SN Lisnafunchin?

SN Lisnafunchin has 32 pupils: 12 boys and 20 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Lisnafunchin a mixed school?

Yes. SN Lisnafunchin takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Lisnafunchin?

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

Does SN Lisnafunchin teach through Irish?

No. SN Lisnafunchin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Lisnafunchin a DEIS school?

No. SN Lisnafunchin is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Lisnafunchin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Lisnafunchin's roll number, 16230G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Lisnafunchin?

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

SN Lisnafunchin

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

32 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Lisnafunchin is a primary school in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 TKD2). Shane Campion is the principal of SN Lisnafunchin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 32
Boys and girls: Mixed · 12 boys, 20 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16230G

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 Lisnafunchin?: SN Lisnafunchin is a primary school in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 TKD2).
Who is the principal of SN Lisnafunchin?: Shane Campion is the principal of SN Lisnafunchin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Lisnafunchin?: SN Lisnafunchin has 32 pupils: 12 boys and 20 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Lisnafunchin a mixed school?: Yes. SN Lisnafunchin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Lisnafunchin?: SN Lisnafunchin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Lisnafunchin teach through Irish?: No. SN Lisnafunchin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Lisnafunchin a DEIS school?: No. SN Lisnafunchin is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Lisnafunchin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Lisnafunchin's roll number, 16230G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Lisnafunchin?: The closest is SN Colmain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Lisnafunchin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN LisnafunchinThis school		32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN ColmainJenkinstown	3.1 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Bhreandain NaofaBallyfoyle	4.4 km	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Wandesforde Mixed NSCastlecomer	5.5 km	52	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Naomh IosephJenkinstown	5.9 km	127	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyragget National SchoolBallyragget	7.0 km	163	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Tobair Eoin BaisdeJohnswell	8.0 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Castlecomer
Co. Kilkenny
R95TKD2

Principal: Shane Campion on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 087 212 4816
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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