How many pupils go to SN Cill Lachtain?

SN Cill Lachtain has 235 pupils: 139 boys and 96 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Cill Lachtain a mixed school?

Yes. SN Cill Lachtain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Cill Lachtain?

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

Does SN Cill Lachtain teach through Irish?

No. SN Cill Lachtain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Cill Lachtain a DEIS school?

No. SN Cill Lachtain is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Cill Lachtain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cill Lachtain's roll number, 18708U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Cill Lachtain?

The closest is Monagea National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Cill Lachtain

Newcastle West, Co. Limerick

235 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Cill Lachtain is a primary school in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick (Eircode V42 XE17). Willie Curtin is the principal of SN Cill Lachtain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 235
Boys and girls: Mixed · 139 boys, 96 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18708U

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 Cill Lachtain?: SN Cill Lachtain is a primary school in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick (Eircode V42 XE17).
Who is the principal of SN Cill Lachtain?: Willie Curtin is the principal of SN Cill Lachtain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Cill Lachtain?: SN Cill Lachtain has 235 pupils: 139 boys and 96 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Cill Lachtain a mixed school?: Yes. SN Cill Lachtain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Cill Lachtain?: SN Cill Lachtain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Cill Lachtain teach through Irish?: No. SN Cill Lachtain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Cill Lachtain a DEIS school?: No. SN Cill Lachtain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Cill Lachtain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Cill Lachtain's roll number, 18708U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Cill Lachtain?: The closest is Monagea National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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SN Cill Lachtain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Cill LachtainThis school		235	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Monagea National SchoolNewcastle West	3.3 km	206	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Josephs ConventNewcastle West	3.7 km	225	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil O DoghairCaisleán Nua Thiar	4.0 km	201	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Courtenay National SchoolNewcastle West	4.0 km	251	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Carrickerry NSAthea	6.0 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Templeglantine NSTempleglantine East	7.0 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Newcastle West
Co. Limerick
V42XE17

Principal: Willie Curtin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 069 61195
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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