SN Mhuire

Oranmore, Co. Galway

229 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Mhuire is a primary school in Oranmore, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 YR20). Jennifer McDonnell is the principal of SN Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
229
Boys and girls
Mixed · 128 boys, 101 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
17771W

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Mhuire?
SN Mhuire is a primary school in Oranmore, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 YR20).
Who is the principal of SN Mhuire?
Jennifer McDonnell is the principal of SN Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Mhuire?
SN Mhuire has 229 pupils: 128 boys and 101 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Mhuire a mixed school?
Yes. SN Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Mhuire?
SN Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Mhuire teach through Irish?
No. SN Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. SN Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Mhuire's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Mhuire's roll number, 17771W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Mhuire?
The closest is S N na Fuar Coilleadh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 3 schools in Oranmore · Every school in Co. Galway

Closest schools

SN Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN MhuireThis school 229 Mixed Catholic No No
S N na Fuar CoilleadhCraughwell 4.6 km 100 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Cearn MorÓrán Mór 4.6 km 174 Mixed Catholic Yes No
SN Naomh PadraigClaregalway 5.6 km 221 Mixed Catholic No No
Carnain NSAthenry 5.8 km 89 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil RiadaBaile Átha an Rí 6.0 km 158 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Gaelscoil de hIdeUarán Mór 6.6 km 399 Mixed Catholic Yes No

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Contact

Lisheenkyle
Oranmore
Co. Galway
H91YR20

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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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