How many pupils go to Saint Marys NS Lahinch?

Saint Marys NS Lahinch has 166 pupils: 67 boys and 99 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Saint Marys NS Lahinch a mixed school?

Yes. Saint Marys NS Lahinch takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Saint Marys NS Lahinch?

Saint Marys NS Lahinch has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Saint Marys NS Lahinch teach through Irish?

No. Saint Marys NS Lahinch teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Saint Marys NS Lahinch a DEIS school?

No. Saint Marys NS Lahinch is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Saint Marys NS Lahinch's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Saint Marys NS Lahinch's roll number, 18753C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Saint Marys NS Lahinch?

The closest is S N Iosef Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Saint Marys NS Lahinch

Lahinch, Co. Clare

166 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Saint Marys NS Lahinch is a primary school in Lahinch, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 FD70). Helen Nolan is the principal of Saint Marys NS Lahinch, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 166
Boys and girls: Mixed · 67 boys, 99 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18753C

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 Saint Marys NS Lahinch?: Saint Marys NS Lahinch is a primary school in Lahinch, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 FD70).
Who is the principal of Saint Marys NS Lahinch?: Helen Nolan is the principal of Saint Marys NS Lahinch, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Saint Marys NS Lahinch?: Saint Marys NS Lahinch has 166 pupils: 67 boys and 99 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Saint Marys NS Lahinch a mixed school?: Yes. Saint Marys NS Lahinch takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Saint Marys NS Lahinch?: Saint Marys NS Lahinch has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Saint Marys NS Lahinch teach through Irish?: No. Saint Marys NS Lahinch teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Saint Marys NS Lahinch a DEIS school?: No. Saint Marys NS Lahinch is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Saint Marys NS Lahinch's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Saint Marys NS Lahinch's roll number, 18753C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Saint Marys NS Lahinch?: The closest is S N Iosef Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Saint Marys NS Lahinch compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Saint Marys NS LahinchThis school		166	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Iosef NaofaAn Leacht	3.2 km	29	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Ennistymon National SchoolEnnistymon	3.3 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN LiosceanuirLiscannor	3.4 km	105	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mol an Óige Community National SchoolEnnistymon	3.5 km	158	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Rineen NSMiltown Malbay	5.2 km	35	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Forgleann NSLahinch	5.3 km	7	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes

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Lahinch
Co. Clare
V95FD70

Principal: Helen Nolan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 708 1844
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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