St Rynaghs NS

Birr, Co. Offaly

249 pupilsMixedCatholic

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St Rynaghs NS is a primary school in Birr, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 H221). Fergal McMahon is the principal of St Rynaghs NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
249
Boys and girls
Mixed · 140 boys, 109 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18157J

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 St Rynaghs NS?
St Rynaghs NS is a primary school in Birr, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 H221).
Who is the principal of St Rynaghs NS?
Fergal McMahon is the principal of St Rynaghs NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Rynaghs NS?
St Rynaghs NS has 249 pupils: 140 boys and 109 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Rynaghs NS a mixed school?
Yes. St Rynaghs NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Rynaghs NS?
St Rynaghs NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Rynaghs NS teach through Irish?
No. St Rynaghs NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Rynaghs NS a DEIS school?
No. St Rynaghs NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Rynaghs NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Rynaghs NS's roll number, 18157J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Rynaghs NS?
The closest is St Cronans Mixed NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 17 schools in Birr · Every school in Co. Offaly

Closest schools

St Rynaghs NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Rynaghs NSThis school 249 Mixed Catholic No No
St Cronans Mixed NSBirr 2.9 km 72 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Bhreandain NaofaBeal Atha na Sluaigh 7.2 km 53 Mixed Catholic No No
St Marys National SchoolBirr 7.8 km 93 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Flannain NaofaRoscrea 8.3 km 71 Mixed Catholic No No
High St Mixed NSBelmont 8.5 km 73 Mixed Catholic No No
St Brendan's NSBallinasloe 9.8 km 45 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Banagher
Birr
R42H221

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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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