How many pupils go to SN an Aill Bhreach?

SN an Aill Bhreach has 25 pupils: 16 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN an Aill Bhreach a mixed school?

Yes. SN an Aill Bhreach takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN an Aill Bhreach?

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

Does SN an Aill Bhreach teach through Irish?

No. SN an Aill Bhreach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN an Aill Bhreach a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN an Aill Bhreach's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN an Aill Bhreach's roll number, 17488E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN an Aill Bhreach?

The closest is Ballyconeely NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN an Aill Bhreach

Ballyconneely, Co. Galway

25 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN an Aill Bhreach is a primary school in Ballyconneely, Co. Galway (Eircode H71 EP65). Marion McDermott is the principal of SN an Aill Bhreach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 25
Boys and girls: Mixed · 16 boys, 9 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17488E

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 an Aill Bhreach?: SN an Aill Bhreach is a primary school in Ballyconneely, Co. Galway (Eircode H71 EP65).
Who is the principal of SN an Aill Bhreach?: Marion McDermott is the principal of SN an Aill Bhreach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN an Aill Bhreach?: SN an Aill Bhreach has 25 pupils: 16 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN an Aill Bhreach a mixed school?: Yes. SN an Aill Bhreach takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN an Aill Bhreach?: SN an Aill Bhreach has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN an Aill Bhreach teach through Irish?: No. SN an Aill Bhreach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN an Aill Bhreach a DEIS school?: Yes. SN an Aill Bhreach is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN an Aill Bhreach's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN an Aill Bhreach's roll number, 17488E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN an Aill Bhreach?: The closest is Ballyconeely NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN an Aill Bhreach compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN an Aill BhreachThis school		25	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballyconeely NSClifden	3.4 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh AntoineClifden	10.4 km	2	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireClifden	10.5 km	241	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN EannaRoundstone	13.7 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Muire Gan SmalCladdaghduff	14.2 km	43	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N na Naomh UileCleggan	15.3 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Aillebrack
Ballyconneely
Co Galway
H71EP65

Principal: Marion McDermott on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 095 23988
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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