How many pupils go to SN Aibhistin Naofa?

SN Aibhistin Naofa has 21 pupils: 13 boys and 8 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Aibhistin Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. SN Aibhistin Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Aibhistin Naofa?

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

Does SN Aibhistin Naofa teach through Irish?

No. SN Aibhistin Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Aibhistin Naofa a DEIS school?

No. SN Aibhistin Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Aibhistin Naofa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Aibhistin Naofa's roll number, 17847G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Aibhistin Naofa?

The closest is Mol an Óige Community National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Aibhistin Naofa

Kilshanny, Co. Clare

21 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Aibhistin Naofa is a primary school in Kilshanny, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 XF75). John Mahon is the principal of SN Aibhistin Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 21
Boys and girls: Mixed · 13 boys, 8 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17847G

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 Aibhistin Naofa?: SN Aibhistin Naofa is a primary school in Kilshanny, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 XF75).
Who is the principal of SN Aibhistin Naofa?: John Mahon is the principal of SN Aibhistin Naofa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Aibhistin Naofa?: SN Aibhistin Naofa has 21 pupils: 13 boys and 8 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Aibhistin Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. SN Aibhistin Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Aibhistin Naofa?: SN Aibhistin Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Aibhistin Naofa teach through Irish?: No. SN Aibhistin Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Aibhistin Naofa a DEIS school?: No. SN Aibhistin Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Aibhistin Naofa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Aibhistin Naofa's roll number, 17847G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Aibhistin Naofa?: The closest is Mol an Óige Community National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Aibhistin Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Aibhistin NaofaThis school		21	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mol an Óige Community National SchoolEnnistymon	4.8 km	158	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Ennistymon National SchoolEnnistymon	5.0 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Lisdoonvarna NSLisdoonvarna	5.4 km	143	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Fachnan & St Attractas NSKilfenora	5.4 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Doolin Mixed NSEnnis	5.8 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Saint Marys NS LahinchLahinch	6.7 km	166	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Fanaleen
Kilshanny
Co. Clare
V95XF75

Principal: John Mahon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 707 1344
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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