How many pupils go to Graig na Manach Buac?

Graig na Manach Buac has 68 pupils: 68 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Graig na Manach Buac a mixed school?

No. Graig na Manach Buac is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Graig na Manach Buac?

Graig na Manach Buac has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Graig na Manach Buac teach through Irish?

No. Graig na Manach Buac teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Graig na Manach Buac a DEIS school?

Yes. Graig na Manach Buac is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Graig na Manach Buac's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Graig na Manach Buac's roll number, 16311G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Graig na Manach Buac?

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

Graig na Manach Buac

Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny

68 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Graig na Manach Buac is a primary school in Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 Y971). Jennifer Barron is the principal of Graig na Manach Buac, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 68
Boys and girls: Boys only · 68 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16311G

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 Graig na Manach Buac?: Graig na Manach Buac is a primary school in Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 Y971).
Who is the principal of Graig na Manach Buac?: Jennifer Barron is the principal of Graig na Manach Buac, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Graig na Manach Buac?: Graig na Manach Buac has 68 pupils: 68 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Graig na Manach Buac a mixed school?: No. Graig na Manach Buac is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Graig na Manach Buac?: Graig na Manach Buac has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Graig na Manach Buac teach through Irish?: No. Graig na Manach Buac teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Graig na Manach Buac a DEIS school?: Yes. Graig na Manach Buac is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Graig na Manach Buac's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Graig na Manach Buac's roll number, 16311G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Graig na Manach Buac?: The closest is SN Muire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Graig na Manach Buac compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Graig na Manach BuacThis school		68	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Muire Gan SmalGraigenamanagh	300 m	148	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Nais MhichilBorris	3.3 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil N Moling-GlynnSaint Mulllins	5.3 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Skeaghvastheen NSSkeaghvasteen	6.2 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Borris Mixed NSBorris	6.8 km	196	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patrick's National SchoolBorris	7.0 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Graignamanagh
Co Kilkenny
R95Y971

Principal: Jennifer Barron on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 972 4454
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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