SN Cholmcille

Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny

104 pupilsMixedCatholic

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SN Cholmcille is a primary school in Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 W529). Anita E Foley is the principal of SN Cholmcille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
104
Boys and girls
Mixed · 50 boys, 54 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17073V

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 Cholmcille?
SN Cholmcille is a primary school in Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 W529).
Who is the principal of SN Cholmcille?
Anita E Foley is the principal of SN Cholmcille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Cholmcille?
SN Cholmcille has 104 pupils: 50 boys and 54 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Cholmcille a mixed school?
Yes. SN Cholmcille takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Cholmcille?
SN Cholmcille has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Cholmcille teach through Irish?
No. SN Cholmcille teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Cholmcille a DEIS school?
No. SN Cholmcille is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Cholmcille's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cholmcille's roll number, 17073V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Cholmcille?
The closest is St Mary's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Kilkenny

Closest schools

SN Cholmcille compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN CholmcilleThis school 104 Mixed Catholic No No
St Mary's National SchoolThomastown 6.4 km 398 Mixed Catholic No No
The Rower Mixed NSThomastown 8.2 km 115 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Mholainge ListerlinMullinavat 9.0 km 148 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Muire Gan SmalGraigenamanagh 9.6 km 148 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Graig na Manach BuacGraignamanagh 9.6 km 68 Boys Catholic No Yes
SN Naomh Padraig MixedBaile Haol 9.6 km 173 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Inistioge
Co. Kilkenny
R95W529

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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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