How many pupils go to SN Naomh Colmain?

SN Naomh Colmain has 10 pupils: 4 boys and 6 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Naomh Colmain a mixed school?

Yes. SN Naomh Colmain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Naomh Colmain?

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

Does SN Naomh Colmain teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Naomh Colmain a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Colmain's roll number, 17770U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Colmain?

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

SN Naomh Colmain

Cárna, Co. Galway

10 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Naomh Colmain is a primary school in Cárna, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 Y8K0). Róisín Ní Chualáin is the principal of SN Naomh Colmain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 10
Boys and girls: Mixed · 4 boys, 6 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17770U
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 Colmain?: SN Naomh Colmain is a primary school in Cárna, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 Y8K0).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Colmain?: Róisín Ní Chualáin is the principal of SN Naomh Colmain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Colmain?: SN Naomh Colmain has 10 pupils: 4 boys and 6 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Colmain a mixed school?: Yes. SN Naomh Colmain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Colmain?: SN Naomh Colmain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Colmain teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Naomh Colmain is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Naomh Colmain a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Naomh Colmain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Naomh Colmain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Colmain's roll number, 17770U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Colmain?: The closest is SN Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Naomh Colmain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Naomh ColmainThis school		10	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN MhuireCarna	3.1 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN ArdCarna	3.3 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN an Ard MhoirCill Chiarain	4.8 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Naomh CiarainConamara	8.0 km	22	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Leitir MeallainLeitir Meallain	10.1 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN EannaRoundstone	11.1 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Scoil Cholmain
Muigh-Inis
Cárna
Co. na Gaillimhe
H91Y8K0

Principal: Róisín Ní Chualáin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 095 32818
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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