How many pupils go to S N Cluain na nGall?

S N Cluain na nGall has 146 pupils: 76 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N Cluain na nGall a mixed school?

Yes. S N Cluain na nGall takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of S N Cluain na nGall?

S N Cluain na nGall has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does S N Cluain na nGall teach through Irish?

No. S N Cluain na nGall teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is S N Cluain na nGall a DEIS school?

No. S N Cluain na nGall is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read S N Cluain na nGall's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Cluain na nGall's roll number, 17514C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N Cluain na nGall?

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

S N Cluain na nGall

Clonegal, Co. Carlow

146 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

S N Cluain na nGall is a primary school in Clonegal, Co. Carlow (Eircode Y21 XK73). Mary Henry is the principal of S N Cluain na nGall, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 146
Boys and girls: Mixed · 76 boys, 70 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17514C

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 S N Cluain na nGall?: S N Cluain na nGall is a primary school in Clonegal, Co. Carlow (Eircode Y21 XK73).
Who is the principal of S N Cluain na nGall?: Mary Henry is the principal of S N Cluain na nGall, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N Cluain na nGall?: S N Cluain na nGall has 146 pupils: 76 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N Cluain na nGall a mixed school?: Yes. S N Cluain na nGall takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S N Cluain na nGall?: S N Cluain na nGall has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N Cluain na nGall teach through Irish?: No. S N Cluain na nGall teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is S N Cluain na nGall a DEIS school?: No. S N Cluain na nGall is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read S N Cluain na nGall's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Cluain na nGall's roll number, 17514C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N Cluain na nGall?: The closest is SN Cill Damhain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N Cluain na nGall compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N Cluain na nGallThis school		146	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill DamhainKildavin	2.8 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carrigduff Nat SchoolEnniscorthy	4.5 km	85	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Náisiúnta Bhantiarna LourdesEnniscorthy	5.0 km	287	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilmyshall NSBunclody	7.7 km	155	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Muire Gan SmalArdattin	7.7 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks NSBunclody	8.3 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Main Street
Clonegal
Co Carlow
Y21XK73

Principal: Mary Henry on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 053 937 7513
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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