How many pupils go to SN Naomh Ciarain?

SN Naomh Ciarain has 22 pupils: 13 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Naomh Ciarain a mixed school?

Yes. SN Naomh Ciarain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Naomh Ciarain?

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

Does SN Naomh Ciarain teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Naomh Ciarain a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN Naomh Ciarain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Ciarain's roll number, 17574U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Ciarain?

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

SN Naomh Ciarain

Conamara, Co. Galway

22 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Naomh Ciarain is a primary school in Conamara, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 T650). Cáit Ní Choistealbha is the principal of SN Naomh Ciarain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 22
Boys and girls: Mixed · 13 boys, 9 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17574U
Gaeltacht: 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 Naomh Ciarain?: SN Naomh Ciarain is a primary school in Conamara, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 T650).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Ciarain?: Cáit Ní Choistealbha is the principal of SN Naomh Ciarain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Ciarain?: SN Naomh Ciarain has 22 pupils: 13 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Ciarain a mixed school?: Yes. SN Naomh Ciarain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Ciarain?: SN Naomh Ciarain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Ciarain teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Naomh Ciarain is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Naomh Ciarain a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Naomh Ciarain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Naomh Ciarain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Ciarain's roll number, 17574U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Ciarain?: The closest is SN an Ard Mhoir. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Naomh Ciarain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Naomh CiarainThis school		22	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN an Ard MhoirCill Chiarain	3.6 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN MhuireCarna	5.5 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN ColmcilleLeitir Móir	6.6 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN MhuireRosmuc	8.0 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Tir an FhiaidhLeitir Móir	8.0 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Naomh ColmainCárna	8.0 km	10	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

Cill Chiaráin
Conamara
Co. na Gaillimhe
H91T650

Principal: Cáit Ní Choistealbha on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 095 33613
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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