SN Cnoc Doire

Kilrush, Co. Clare

17 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Cnoc Doire is a primary school in Kilrush, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 AR27). Trish Nugent is the principal of SN Cnoc Doire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
17
Boys and girls
Mixed · 8 boys, 9 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18327I

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 Cnoc Doire?
SN Cnoc Doire is a primary school in Kilrush, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 AR27).
Who is the principal of SN Cnoc Doire?
Trish Nugent is the principal of SN Cnoc Doire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Cnoc Doire?
SN Cnoc Doire has 17 pupils: 8 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Cnoc Doire a mixed school?
Yes. SN Cnoc Doire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Cnoc Doire?
SN Cnoc Doire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Cnoc Doire teach through Irish?
No. SN Cnoc Doire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Cnoc Doire a DEIS school?
No. SN Cnoc Doire is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Cnoc Doire's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cnoc Doire's roll number, 18327I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Cnoc Doire?
The closest is Burrane NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 12 schools in Kilrush · Every school in Co. Clare

Closest schools

SN Cnoc Doire compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN Cnoc DoireThis school 17 Mixed Catholic No No
Burrane NSKilrush 4.1 km 17 Mixed Catholic No No
St. Josephs National School CreeKilrush about 5.5 km 38 Mixed Catholic No No
Kilmurry McMahon National SchoolKilrush 5.8 km 63 Mixed Catholic No No
Cooraclare B NSKilrush 5.8 km 78 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil ui ChoiminCill Rois 6.3 km 61 Mixed Catholic Yes Yes
Convent of Mercy National SchoolKilrush 6.4 km 329 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Knockerra
Kilrush
Co Clare
V15AR27

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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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