How many pupils go to SN Cill Damhain?

SN Cill Damhain has 87 pupils: 46 boys and 41 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Cill Damhain a mixed school?

Yes. SN Cill Damhain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Cill Damhain?

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

Does SN Cill Damhain teach through Irish?

No. SN Cill Damhain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Cill Damhain a DEIS school?

No. SN Cill Damhain is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Cill Damhain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cill Damhain's roll number, 18090D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Cill Damhain?

The closest is S N Cluain na nGall. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Cill Damhain

Kildavin, Co. Carlow

87 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Cill Damhain is a primary school in Kildavin, Co. Carlow (Eircode Y21 EC60). Gillian Murphy is the principal of SN Cill Damhain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 87
Boys and girls: Mixed · 46 boys, 41 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18090D

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 Cill Damhain?: SN Cill Damhain is a primary school in Kildavin, Co. Carlow (Eircode Y21 EC60).
Who is the principal of SN Cill Damhain?: Gillian Murphy is the principal of SN Cill Damhain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Cill Damhain?: SN Cill Damhain has 87 pupils: 46 boys and 41 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Cill Damhain a mixed school?: Yes. SN Cill Damhain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Cill Damhain?: SN Cill Damhain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Cill Damhain teach through Irish?: No. SN Cill Damhain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Cill Damhain a DEIS school?: No. SN Cill Damhain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Cill Damhain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cill Damhain's roll number, 18090D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Cill Damhain?: The closest is S N Cluain na nGall. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Cill Damhain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Cill DamhainThis school		87	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Cluain na nGallClonegal	2.8 km	146	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carrigduff Nat SchoolEnniscorthy	3.4 km	85	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Náisiúnta Bhantiarna LourdesEnniscorthy	4.3 km	287	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Fhoirtcheirn/fhininBagenalstown	6.4 km	106	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilmyshall NSBunclody	6.7 km	155	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Muire Gan SmalArdattin	8.1 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Kildavin
Via Enniscorthy
Co. Wexford
Y21EC60

Principal: Gillian Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 053 937 6456
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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