SN Iomair Naofa

Athenry, Co. Galway

38 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Iomair Naofa is a primary school in Athenry, Co. Galway (Eircode H65 C670). Marguerite Lane is the principal of SN Iomair Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
38
Boys and girls
Mixed · 17 boys, 21 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17529P

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 Iomair Naofa?
SN Iomair Naofa is a primary school in Athenry, Co. Galway (Eircode H65 C670).
Who is the principal of SN Iomair Naofa?
Marguerite Lane is the principal of SN Iomair Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Iomair Naofa?
SN Iomair Naofa has 38 pupils: 17 boys and 21 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Iomair Naofa a mixed school?
Yes. SN Iomair Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Iomair Naofa?
SN Iomair Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Iomair Naofa teach through Irish?
No. SN Iomair Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Iomair Naofa a DEIS school?
No. SN Iomair Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Iomair Naofa's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Iomair Naofa's roll number, 17529P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Iomair Naofa?
The closest is Togala Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 8 schools in Athenry · Every school in Co. Galway

Closest schools

SN Iomair Naofa compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN Iomair NaofaThis school 38 Mixed Catholic No No
Togala MhuireKiltullagh 3.5 km 198 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Naomh EannaLoughrea 4.3 km 208 Mixed Catholic No No
Esker NSAthenry 6.4 km 65 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil BhrideBeal Atha na Sluaigh 6.8 km 106 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Seosamh NaofaAthenry 6.9 km 203 Mixed Catholic No No
St Oliver Plunketts NSAthenry 9.3 km 199 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Brackloon
Kiltullagh
Athenry
Co. Galway
H65C670

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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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