How many pupils go to SN Mhichil Naofa?

SN Mhichil Naofa has 62 pupils: 36 boys and 26 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Mhichil Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. SN Mhichil Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Mhichil Naofa?

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

Does SN Mhichil Naofa teach through Irish?

No. SN Mhichil Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Mhichil Naofa a DEIS school?

No. SN Mhichil Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Mhichil Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Mhichil Naofa's roll number, 17222M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Mhichil Naofa?

The closest is Scoil Mhichil Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Mhichil Naofa

Galmoy (via Thurles), Co. Kilkenny

62 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Mhichil Naofa is a primary school in Galmoy (via Thurles), Co. Kilkenny (Eircode E41 TD34). James O'Gorman is the principal of SN Mhichil Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 62
Boys and girls: Mixed · 36 boys, 26 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17222M

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 Mhichil Naofa?: SN Mhichil Naofa is a primary school in Galmoy (via Thurles), Co. Kilkenny (Eircode E41 TD34).
Who is the principal of SN Mhichil Naofa?: James O'Gorman is the principal of SN Mhichil Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Mhichil Naofa?: SN Mhichil Naofa has 62 pupils: 36 boys and 26 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Mhichil Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. SN Mhichil Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Mhichil Naofa?: SN Mhichil Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Mhichil Naofa teach through Irish?: No. SN Mhichil Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Mhichil Naofa a DEIS school?: No. SN Mhichil Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Mhichil Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Mhichil Naofa's roll number, 17222M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Mhichil Naofa?: The closest is Scoil Mhichil Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Mhichil Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Mhichil NaofaThis school		62	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhichil NaofaJohnstown	2.9 km	14	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh ChiarainJohnstown	3.5 km	90	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil an Chroí Ró-NaofaUrlingford	6.0 km	223	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Chrion ChoillGathabawn	8.2 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Templetuohy NSThurles	8.6 km	77	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N na MaighneThurles	8.8 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Galmoy Parochial School
Rathreagh
Galmoy
Galmoy (via Thurles)
E41TD34

Principal: James O'Gorman on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 083 163 1578
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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