SN Lomchluana

Birr, Co. Offaly

33 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Lomchluana is a primary school in Birr, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 Y744). Michael Hyland is the principal of SN Lomchluana, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
33
Boys and girls
Mixed · 21 boys, 12 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18777Q

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 Lomchluana?
SN Lomchluana is a primary school in Birr, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 Y744).
Who is the principal of SN Lomchluana?
Michael Hyland is the principal of SN Lomchluana, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Lomchluana?
SN Lomchluana has 33 pupils: 21 boys and 12 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Lomchluana a mixed school?
Yes. SN Lomchluana takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Lomchluana?
SN Lomchluana has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Lomchluana teach through Irish?
No. SN Lomchluana teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Lomchluana a DEIS school?
No. SN Lomchluana is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Lomchluana's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Lomchluana's roll number, 18777Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Lomchluana?
The closest is SN Chiarain Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 17 schools in Birr · Every school in Co. Offaly

Closest schools

SN Lomchluana compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN LomchluanaThis school 33 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Chiarain NaofaBirr 3.6 km 29 Mixed Catholic No No
St Marys National SchoolBirr 5.9 km 93 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St. Cynoc's National SchoolFerbane 6.2 km 189 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Mhuire Agus ChormaicKilcormac 7.0 km 109 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN BhrideKilcormac 8.4 km 111 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Muire NaofaPullough 8.5 km 64 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Lumcloon
Cloghan
Birr
Co. Offaly
R42Y744

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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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