How many pupils go to SN Cill Barfhionn?

SN Cill Barfhionn has 47 pupils: 23 boys and 24 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Cill Barfhionn a mixed school?

Yes. SN Cill Barfhionn takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Cill Barfhionn?

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

Does SN Cill Barfhionn teach through Irish?

No. SN Cill Barfhionn teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Cill Barfhionn a DEIS school?

No. SN Cill Barfhionn is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Cill Barfhionn's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cill Barfhionn's roll number, 17237C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Cill Barfhionn?

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

SN Cill Barfhionn

Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

47 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Cill Barfhionn is a primary school in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E45 AW72). Kevin Connolly is the principal of SN Cill Barfhionn, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 47
Boys and girls: Mixed · 23 boys, 24 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17237C

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 Cill Barfhionn?: SN Cill Barfhionn is a primary school in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E45 AW72).
Who is the principal of SN Cill Barfhionn?: Kevin Connolly is the principal of SN Cill Barfhionn, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Cill Barfhionn?: SN Cill Barfhionn has 47 pupils: 23 boys and 24 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Cill Barfhionn a mixed school?: Yes. SN Cill Barfhionn takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Cill Barfhionn?: SN Cill Barfhionn has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Cill Barfhionn teach through Irish?: No. SN Cill Barfhionn teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Cill Barfhionn a DEIS school?: No. SN Cill Barfhionn is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Cill Barfhionn's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cill Barfhionn's roll number, 17237C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Cill Barfhionn?: The closest is SN Phadraig Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Cill Barfhionn compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Cill BarfhionnThis school		47	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Phadraig NaofaBorrisokane	3.6 km	86	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kiladangan NSNenagh	6.4 km	123	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireBorrisokane	6.5 km	139	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Ard CroineNenagh	7.5 km	134	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Colmain NaofaNenagh	7.6 km	39	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Breandan NaofaWoodford	9.5 km	34	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Coolbawn
Nenagh
Co. Tipperary
E45AW72

Principal: Kevin Connolly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 067 28144
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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