SN Mhanachain

Moate, Co. Offaly

176 pupilsMixedCatholic

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SN Mhanachain is a primary school in Moate, Co. Offaly (Eircode N37 T8Y0). Kiera Dowd is the principal of SN Mhanachain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
176
Boys and girls
Mixed · 97 boys, 79 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17540D

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Mhanachain?
SN Mhanachain is a primary school in Moate, Co. Offaly (Eircode N37 T8Y0).
Who is the principal of SN Mhanachain?
Kiera Dowd is the principal of SN Mhanachain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Mhanachain?
SN Mhanachain has 176 pupils: 97 boys and 79 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Mhanachain a mixed school?
Yes. SN Mhanachain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Mhanachain?
SN Mhanachain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Mhanachain teach through Irish?
No. SN Mhanachain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Mhanachain a DEIS school?
No. SN Mhanachain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Mhanachain's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Mhanachain's roll number, 17540D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Mhanachain?
The closest is St Brigid's Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Moate · Every school in Co. Offaly

Closest schools

SN Mhanachain compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN MhanachainThis school 176 Mixed Catholic No No
St Brigid's Primary SchoolMoate 4.6 km 241 Mixed Catholic No No
Bl Oliver Plunkett NSMoate 4.8 km 80 Boys Catholic No No
Kilcrumreragh NSMoate 5.3 km 104 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Phroinsiais NaofaClara 5.4 km 186 Boys Catholic No Yes
SN Peadar agus PolMoate 5.5 km 15 Mixed Catholic No No
Clara Convent NSClara 5.6 km 180 Girls Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Tubber
Moate
Co. Offaly
N37T8Y0

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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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