SN Fhursa

Gaillimh, Co. Galway

216 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

SN Fhursa is a primary school in Gaillimh, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 P8X5). Bríd Ní Neachtain is the principal of SN Fhursa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
216
Boys and girls
Mixed · 100 boys, 116 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16937C

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 SN Fhursa?
SN Fhursa is a primary school in Gaillimh, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 P8X5).
Who is the principal of SN Fhursa?
Bríd Ní Neachtain is the principal of SN Fhursa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Fhursa?
SN Fhursa has 216 pupils: 100 boys and 116 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Fhursa a mixed school?
Yes. SN Fhursa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Fhursa?
SN Fhursa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Fhursa teach through Irish?
Yes. SN Fhursa is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Fhursa a DEIS school?
No. SN Fhursa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Fhursa's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Fhursa's roll number, 16937C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Fhursa?
The closest is SN Iognaid. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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SN Fhursa compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN FhursaThis school 216 Mixed Catholic Yes No
SN IognaidGaillimh 300 m 480 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Niochlas NSGalway 600 m 262 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Bride NaofaGalway 600 m 187 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Croi IosaGalway 600 m 122 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Náisiúnta RóisGalway 700 m 297 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Padraic NaofaGalway 800 m 214 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Nile Lodge
Gaillimh
H91P8X5

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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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