How many pupils go to S N Chlair na Gaillimhe?

S N Chlair na Gaillimhe has 311 pupils: 151 boys and 160 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N Chlair na Gaillimhe a mixed school?

Yes. S N Chlair na Gaillimhe takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of S N Chlair na Gaillimhe?

S N Chlair na Gaillimhe has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does S N Chlair na Gaillimhe teach through Irish?

No. S N Chlair na Gaillimhe teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is S N Chlair na Gaillimhe a DEIS school?

No. S N Chlair na Gaillimhe is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read S N Chlair na Gaillimhe's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Chlair na Gaillimhe's roll number, 16804G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N Chlair na Gaillimhe?

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

S N Chlair na Gaillimhe

Claregalway, Co. Galway

311 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

S N Chlair na Gaillimhe is a primary school in Claregalway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 C6D0). Carmel Burns is the principal of S N Chlair na Gaillimhe, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 311
Boys and girls: Mixed · 151 boys, 160 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16804G
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 S N Chlair na Gaillimhe?: S N Chlair na Gaillimhe is a primary school in Claregalway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 C6D0).
Who is the principal of S N Chlair na Gaillimhe?: Carmel Burns is the principal of S N Chlair na Gaillimhe, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N Chlair na Gaillimhe?: S N Chlair na Gaillimhe has 311 pupils: 151 boys and 160 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N Chlair na Gaillimhe a mixed school?: Yes. S N Chlair na Gaillimhe takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S N Chlair na Gaillimhe?: S N Chlair na Gaillimhe has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N Chlair na Gaillimhe teach through Irish?: No. S N Chlair na Gaillimhe teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is S N Chlair na Gaillimhe a DEIS school?: No. S N Chlair na Gaillimhe is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read S N Chlair na Gaillimhe's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Chlair na Gaillimhe's roll number, 16804G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N Chlair na Gaillimhe?: The closest is Claregalway Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N Chlair na Gaillimhe compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N Chlair na GaillimheThis school		311	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Claregalway Educate Together NSClaregalway	1.0 km	220	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
SN Cearn MorÓrán Mór	3.8 km	174	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN an Bhain MhoirClaregalway	4.2 km	108	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh PadraigClaregalway	4.6 km	221	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ábalta Special SchoolGalway	4.9 km	30	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN BhrideTurloughmore	5.1 km	229	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Claregalway
Co. Galway
H91C6D0

Principal: Carmel Burns on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 798 720
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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