SN Cronain

Kilcolgan, Co. Galway

59 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Cronain is a primary school in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 T2N2). Edel Leech is the principal of SN Cronain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
59
Boys and girls
Mixed · 35 boys, 24 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17645R

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Cronain?
SN Cronain is a primary school in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 T2N2).
Who is the principal of SN Cronain?
Edel Leech is the principal of SN Cronain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Cronain?
SN Cronain has 59 pupils: 35 boys and 24 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Cronain a mixed school?
Yes. SN Cronain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Cronain?
SN Cronain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Cronain teach through Irish?
No. SN Cronain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Cronain a DEIS school?
No. SN Cronain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Cronain's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cronain's roll number, 17645R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Cronain?
The closest is Kilcolgan Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Kilcolgan · Every school in Co. Galway

Closest schools

SN Cronain compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN CronainThis school 59 Mixed Catholic No No
Kilcolgan Educate Together NSClarinbridge 3.9 km 195 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
SN Ard RaithinArdrahan 4.6 km 176 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballinderreen Mixed NSKilcolgan 4.7 km 182 Mixed Catholic No No
SN CillininGalway 5.3 km 195 Mixed Catholic No No
SN MhuireArdrahan 5.6 km 58 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil MhuireClarinbridge 5.9 km 256 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Kiltiernan
Kilcolgan
Co. Galway
H91T2N2

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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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