SN Ma Sheasta

Moyasta, Co. Clare

37 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Ma Sheasta is a primary school in Moyasta, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 W635). Grainne Marrinan is the principal of SN Ma Sheasta, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
37
Boys and girls
Mixed · 17 boys, 20 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18565B

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Ma Sheasta?
SN Ma Sheasta is a primary school in Moyasta, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 W635).
Who is the principal of SN Ma Sheasta?
Grainne Marrinan is the principal of SN Ma Sheasta, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Ma Sheasta?
SN Ma Sheasta has 37 pupils: 17 boys and 20 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Ma Sheasta a mixed school?
Yes. SN Ma Sheasta takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Ma Sheasta?
SN Ma Sheasta has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Ma Sheasta teach through Irish?
No. SN Ma Sheasta teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Ma Sheasta a DEIS school?
No. SN Ma Sheasta is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Ma Sheasta's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ma Sheasta's roll number, 18565B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Ma Sheasta?
The closest is St. Josephs National School Cree. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Clare

Closest schools

SN Ma Sheasta compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN Ma SheastaThis school 37 Mixed Catholic No No
St. Josephs National School CreeKilrush about 4.3 km 38 Mixed Catholic No No
Bansha NSKilkee 4.5 km 7 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil an Sraith SNDoonbeg 4.8 km 15 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Convent of Mercy National SchoolKilrush 4.9 km 329 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Gaelscoil ui ChoiminCill Rois 4.9 km 61 Mixed Catholic Yes Yes
Doonbeg NSDoonbeg 6.8 km 63 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Moyasta
Co Clare
V15W635

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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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