How many pupils go to SN Caomhain?

SN Caomhain has 33 pupils: 19 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Caomhain a mixed school?

Yes. SN Caomhain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Caomhain?

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

Does SN Caomhain teach through Irish?

Yes. SN Caomhain is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is SN Caomhain a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Caomhain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Caomhain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Caomhain's roll number, 17289V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Caomhain?

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

SN Caomhain

Inis Oirr, Co. Galway

33 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Caomhain is a primary school in Inis Oirr, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 C967). Olive Ui Fhatharta is the principal of SN Caomhain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 33
Boys and girls: Mixed · 19 boys, 14 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17289V
Gaeltacht: Yes
Island school: Yes

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 Caomhain?: SN Caomhain is a primary school in Inis Oirr, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 C967).
Who is the principal of SN Caomhain?: Olive Ui Fhatharta is the principal of SN Caomhain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Caomhain?: SN Caomhain has 33 pupils: 19 boys and 14 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Caomhain a mixed school?: Yes. SN Caomhain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Caomhain?: SN Caomhain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Caomhain teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Caomhain is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Caomhain a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Caomhain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Caomhain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Caomhain's roll number, 17289V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Caomhain?: The closest is SN Inis Meadhoin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Caomhain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN CaomhainThis school		33	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Inis MeadhoinOileann Árainn	5.4 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Eoin Pol IIOileain Arann	10.2 km	14	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Doolin Mixed NSEnnis	11.2 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN RonainInis Mór	12.0 km	36	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Lisdoonvarna NSLisdoonvarna	15.7 km	143	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN LiosceanuirLiscannor	16.5 km	105	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

An Trá
Inis Oirr
Co. na Gaillimhe
H91C967

Principal: Olive Ui Fhatharta on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 099 75102
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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