SN Muire

Kells, Co. Meath

165 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Muire is a primary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 AH22). Sarah Curran is the principal of SN Muire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
165
Boys and girls
Mixed · 86 boys, 79 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18132Q

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 Muire?
SN Muire is a primary school in Kells, Co. Meath (Eircode A82 AH22).
Who is the principal of SN Muire?
Sarah Curran is the principal of SN Muire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Muire?
SN Muire has 165 pupils: 86 boys and 79 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Muire a mixed school?
Yes. SN Muire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Muire?
SN Muire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Muire teach through Irish?
No. SN Muire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Muire a DEIS school?
No. SN Muire is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Muire's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Muire's roll number, 18132Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Muire?
The closest is Kilbeg NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 12 schools in Kells · Every school in Co. Meath

Closest schools

SN Muire compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN MuireThis school 165 Mixed Catholic No No
Kilbeg NSCarlanstown 4.1 km 85 Mixed Catholic No No
Kells Parochial NSKells 4.4 km 52 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Our Lady of Mercy NSKells 4.5 km 313 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil CholmcilleKells 4.6 km 352 Mixed Catholic No No
SN MhuireCeannanus Mor 5.2 km 122 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Caitriona NaofaKells 5.7 km 149 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Carlanstown
Kells
Co. Meath
A82AH22

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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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