How many pupils go to SN Naomh Lorcain?

SN Naomh Lorcain has 34 pupils: 14 boys and 20 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Naomh Lorcain a mixed school?

Yes. SN Naomh Lorcain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Naomh Lorcain?

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

Does SN Naomh Lorcain teach through Irish?

No. SN Naomh Lorcain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Naomh Lorcain a DEIS school?

No. SN Naomh Lorcain is not part of the DEIS programme.

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Lorcain's roll number, 18063A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Lorcain?

The closest is Scoil Abbain Cillin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Naomh Lorcain

Athy, Co. Kildare

34 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Naomh Lorcain is a primary school in Athy, Co. Kildare (Eircode R93 KX24). Michelle NíFhaoláin is the principal of SN Naomh Lorcain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 34
Boys and girls: Mixed · 14 boys, 20 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18063A

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 Lorcain?: SN Naomh Lorcain is a primary school in Athy, Co. Kildare (Eircode R93 KX24).
Who is the principal of SN Naomh Lorcain?: Michelle NíFhaoláin is the principal of SN Naomh Lorcain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Naomh Lorcain?: SN Naomh Lorcain has 34 pupils: 14 boys and 20 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Naomh Lorcain a mixed school?: Yes. SN Naomh Lorcain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Naomh Lorcain?: SN Naomh Lorcain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Naomh Lorcain teach through Irish?: No. SN Naomh Lorcain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Naomh Lorcain a DEIS school?: No. SN Naomh Lorcain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Naomh Lorcain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Naomh Lorcain's roll number, 18063A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Naomh Lorcain?: The closest is Scoil Abbain Cillin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Naomh Lorcain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Naomh LorcainThis school		34	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Abbain CillinMaganey	3.8 km	99	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill CaeAthy	4.4 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil DiarmadaCastledermot	4.8 km	344	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyroe Central NSAthy	5.9 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Carlow Educate Together NSCarlow	6.3 km	389	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Shanganamore NSAthy	7.2 km	106	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Levitstown
Maganey
Athy
Co. Kildare
R93KX24

Principal: Michelle NíFhaoláin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 914 5217
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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