SN Naomh Callin

Ballinahowen, Co. Offaly

69 pupilsMixedCatholic

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SN Naomh Callin is a primary school in Ballinahowen, Co. Offaly (Eircode N37 DD59). Leo Guinan is the principal of SN Naomh Callin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
69
Boys and girls
Mixed · 33 boys, 36 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16990G

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Naomh Callin?
SN Naomh Callin is a primary school in Ballinahowen, Co. Offaly (Eircode N37 DD59).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Callin?
Leo Guinan is the principal of SN Naomh Callin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Callin?
SN Naomh Callin has 69 pupils: 33 boys and 36 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Callin a mixed school?
Yes. SN Naomh Callin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Callin?
SN Naomh Callin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Callin teach through Irish?
No. SN Naomh Callin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Naomh Callin a DEIS school?
No. SN Naomh Callin is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Naomh Callin's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Callin's roll number, 16990G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Callin?
The closest is St. Cynoc's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Offaly

Closest schools

SN Naomh Callin compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN Naomh CallinThis school 69 Mixed Catholic No No
St. Cynoc's National SchoolFerbane 4.6 km 189 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Ballinahown NSAthlone 5.1 km 96 Mixed Catholic No No
St Ciarans Mixed NSBallycumber 5.7 km 110 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Cill Cleithe NSMoate 7.0 km 99 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Muire NaofaPullough 7.4 km 64 Mixed Catholic No Yes
High St Mixed NSBelmont 9.8 km 73 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Rashinagh
Ballinahowen
Co. Offaly
N37DD59

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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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