How many pupils go to S N Tir an Fhiaidh?

S N Tir an Fhiaidh has 83 pupils: 44 boys and 39 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N Tir an Fhiaidh a mixed school?

Yes. S N Tir an Fhiaidh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of S N Tir an Fhiaidh?

S N Tir an Fhiaidh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does S N Tir an Fhiaidh teach through Irish?

Yes. S N Tir an Fhiaidh is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is S N Tir an Fhiaidh a DEIS school?

Yes. S N Tir an Fhiaidh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read S N Tir an Fhiaidh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Tir an Fhiaidh's roll number, 17689O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N Tir an Fhiaidh?

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

S N Tir an Fhiaidh

Leitir Móir, Co. Galway

83 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

S N Tir an Fhiaidh is a primary school in Leitir Móir, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 YF90). Caitriona Ni Chonchubhair is the principal of S N Tir an Fhiaidh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 83
Boys and girls: Mixed · 44 boys, 39 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17689O
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 S N Tir an Fhiaidh?: S N Tir an Fhiaidh is a primary school in Leitir Móir, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 YF90).
Who is the principal of S N Tir an Fhiaidh?: Caitriona Ni Chonchubhair is the principal of S N Tir an Fhiaidh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N Tir an Fhiaidh?: S N Tir an Fhiaidh has 83 pupils: 44 boys and 39 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N Tir an Fhiaidh a mixed school?: Yes. S N Tir an Fhiaidh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S N Tir an Fhiaidh?: S N Tir an Fhiaidh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N Tir an Fhiaidh teach through Irish?: Yes. S N Tir an Fhiaidh is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is S N Tir an Fhiaidh a DEIS school?: Yes. S N Tir an Fhiaidh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read S N Tir an Fhiaidh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Tir an Fhiaidh's roll number, 17689O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N Tir an Fhiaidh?: The closest is SN Colmcille. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N Tir an Fhiaidh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N Tir an FhiaidhThis school		83	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN ColmcilleLeitir Móir	2.2 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil RonainLeitir Móir	3.2 km	15	Mostly girls	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Tígh Nan Dooley Child Education and Development CentreAn Cheathrú Rua	4.2 km	19	Mixed	Not known	No	No
SN Mhic DaraAn Ceathrú Rua	4.4 km	202	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Leitir MeallainLeitir Meallain	5.5 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Naomh CiarainConamara	8.0 km	22	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Tír an Fhia
Leitir Móir,
Co. Na Gaillimhe
H91YF90

Principal: Caitriona Ni Chonchubhair on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 551 415
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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