How many pupils go to SN Mhuire?

SN Mhuire has 58 pupils: 36 boys and 22 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?

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

Is SN Mhuire a DEIS school?

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

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, 18121L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Mhuire?

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

SN Mhuire

Carna, Co. Galway

58 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Mhuire is a primary school in Carna, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 D2H5). Caroline Ni Chomghaile is the principal of SN Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 58
Boys and girls: Mixed · 36 boys, 22 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18121L
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 Mhuire?: SN Mhuire is a primary school in Carna, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 D2H5).
Who is the principal of SN Mhuire?: Caroline Ni Chomghaile 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 58 pupils: 36 boys and 22 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?: Yes. SN Mhuire is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Mhuire a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Mhuire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
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, 18121L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Mhuire?: The closest is SN Naomh Colmain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN MhuireThis school		58	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Naomh ColmainCárna	3.1 km	10	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN an Ard MhoirCill Chiarain	3.4 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN ArdCarna	3.9 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Naomh CiarainConamara	5.5 km	22	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN EannaRoundstone	10.2 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Leitir MeallainLeitir Meallain	10.6 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

Carna
Co. na Gaillimhe
H91D2H5

Principal: Caroline Ni Chomghaile on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 095 32820
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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