How many pupils go to Scoil San Lionard?

Scoil San Lionard has 115 pupils: 63 boys and 52 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil San Lionard a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil San Lionard takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil San Lionard?

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

Does Scoil San Lionard teach through Irish?

No. Scoil San Lionard teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil San Lionard a DEIS school?

No. Scoil San Lionard is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil San Lionard's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil San Lionard's roll number, 16827S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil San Lionard?

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

Scoil San Lionard

Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny

115 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil San Lionard is a primary school in Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 E299). Jacqueline Delahunty is the principal of Scoil San Lionard, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 115
Boys and girls: Mixed · 63 boys, 52 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16827S

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 Scoil San Lionard?: Scoil San Lionard is a primary school in Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 E299).
Who is the principal of Scoil San Lionard?: Jacqueline Delahunty is the principal of Scoil San Lionard, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil San Lionard?: Scoil San Lionard has 115 pupils: 63 boys and 52 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil San Lionard a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil San Lionard takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil San Lionard?: Scoil San Lionard has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil San Lionard teach through Irish?: No. Scoil San Lionard teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil San Lionard a DEIS school?: No. Scoil San Lionard is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil San Lionard's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil San Lionard's roll number, 16827S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil San Lionard?: The closest is SN Bhridhe. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil San Lionard compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil San LionardThis school		115	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BhridheKells	4.3 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Brendans Mixed NSHuggsintown	4.6 km	50	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilmoganny Mixed NSKilmoganny	5.0 km	23	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Chiaran NaofaStoneyford	6.2 km	142	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bunscoil McAuley RiceCallan	7.7 km	406	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Burnchurch National SchoolCuffesgrange Kilkenny	7.9 km	44	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Dunnamaggin
Co. Kilkenny
R95E299

Principal: Jacqueline Delahunty on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 772 8386
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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