How many pupils go to St Feichins N School?

St Feichins N School has 32 pupils: 21 boys and 11 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Feichins N School a mixed school?

Yes. St Feichins N School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Feichins N School?

St Feichins N School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Feichins N School teach through Irish?

No. St Feichins N School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Feichins N School a DEIS school?

No. St Feichins N School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Feichins N School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Feichins N School's roll number, 16596C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Feichins N School?

The closest is S N Baile na Cille. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Feichins N School

Loughrea, Co. Galway

32 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Feichins N School is a primary school in Loughrea, Co. Galway (Eircode H62 FY64). Maria Burke is the principal of St Feichins N School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 32
Boys and girls: Mixed · 21 boys, 11 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16596C

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 St Feichins N School?: St Feichins N School is a primary school in Loughrea, Co. Galway (Eircode H62 FY64).
Who is the principal of St Feichins N School?: Maria Burke is the principal of St Feichins N School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Feichins N School?: St Feichins N School has 32 pupils: 21 boys and 11 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Feichins N School a mixed school?: Yes. St Feichins N School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Feichins N School?: St Feichins N School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Feichins N School teach through Irish?: No. St Feichins N School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Feichins N School a DEIS school?: No. St Feichins N School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Feichins N School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Feichins N School's roll number, 16596C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Feichins N School?: The closest is S N Baile na Cille. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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St Feichins N School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Feichins N SchoolThis school		32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Baile na CilleBaile Locha Riach	3.8 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Lorcain NaofaLoughrea	4.1 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an CillinPortumna	4.9 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Breandan NaofaLoughrea	5.1 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Pairc na SlinneBaile Locha Riach	6.1 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an DromaLoughrea	6.1 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Abbey
Loughrea
Co Galway
H62FY64

Principal: Maria Burke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 974 5609
Email: [email protected]
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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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