How many pupils go to SN Rath Riagain?

SN Rath Riagain has 92 pupils: 49 boys and 43 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Rath Riagain a mixed school?

Yes. SN Rath Riagain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Rath Riagain?

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

Does SN Rath Riagain teach through Irish?

No. SN Rath Riagain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Rath Riagain a DEIS school?

No. SN Rath Riagain is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Rath Riagain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Rath Riagain's roll number, 18169Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Rath Riagain?

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

SN Rath Riagain

Dunboyne, Co. Meath

92 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Rath Riagain is a primary school in Dunboyne, Co. Meath (Eircode A86 T665). Ciara Gleeson is the principal of SN Rath Riagain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 92
Boys and girls: Mixed · 49 boys, 43 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18169Q

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 Rath Riagain?: SN Rath Riagain is a primary school in Dunboyne, Co. Meath (Eircode A86 T665).
Who is the principal of SN Rath Riagain?: Ciara Gleeson is the principal of SN Rath Riagain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Rath Riagain?: SN Rath Riagain has 92 pupils: 49 boys and 43 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Rath Riagain a mixed school?: Yes. SN Rath Riagain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Rath Riagain?: SN Rath Riagain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Rath Riagain teach through Irish?: No. SN Rath Riagain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Rath Riagain a DEIS school?: No. SN Rath Riagain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Rath Riagain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Rath Riagain's roll number, 18169Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Rath Riagain?: The closest is SN Rath Beagain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Rath Riagain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Rath RiagainThis school		92	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Rath BeagainDunshaughlin	2.3 km	219	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Seachnaill NaofaDunshaughlin	4.5 km	622	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil na RitheDún Seachlainn	5.1 km	222	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Cul an MhuilinnDrumree	5.3 km	119	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dunshaughlin Community National SchoolDunshaughlin	5.4 km	168	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Oilibheir NaofaKilcloon	5.6 km	225	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Rathregan
Batterstown
Dunboyne
Co. Meath
A86T665

Principal: Ciara Gleeson on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 825 9208
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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