How many pupils go to Scoil an Sraith SN?

Scoil an Sraith SN has 15 pupils: 5 boys and 10 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil an Sraith SN a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil an Sraith SN takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil an Sraith SN?

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

Does Scoil an Sraith SN teach through Irish?

No. Scoil an Sraith SN teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil an Sraith SN a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil an Sraith SN is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil an Sraith SN's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil an Sraith SN's roll number, 16930L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil an Sraith SN?

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

Scoil an Sraith SN

Doonbeg, Co. Clare

15 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil an Sraith SN is a primary school in Doonbeg, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 PY88). Sheila Gavin is the principal of Scoil an Sraith SN, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 15
Boys and girls: Mixed · 5 boys, 10 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16930L

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 an Sraith SN?: Scoil an Sraith SN is a primary school in Doonbeg, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 PY88).
Who is the principal of Scoil an Sraith SN?: Sheila Gavin is the principal of Scoil an Sraith SN, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil an Sraith SN?: Scoil an Sraith SN has 15 pupils: 5 boys and 10 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil an Sraith SN a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil an Sraith SN takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil an Sraith SN?: Scoil an Sraith SN has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil an Sraith SN teach through Irish?: No. Scoil an Sraith SN teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil an Sraith SN a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil an Sraith SN is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil an Sraith SN's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil an Sraith SN's roll number, 16930L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil an Sraith SN?: The closest is Doonbeg NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil an Sraith SN compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil an Sraith SNThis school		15	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Doonbeg NSDoonbeg	3.9 km	63	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Josephs National School CreeKilrush	about 4.5 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Ma SheastaMoyasta	4.8 km	37	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cooraclare B NSKilrush	4.9 km	78	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bansha NSKilkee	6.5 km	7	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil ui ChoiminCill Rois	7.1 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Shragh
Doonbeg
Co. Clare
V15PY88

Principal: Sheila Gavin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 905 5295
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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