How many pupils go to S N Réalt na Mara?

S N Réalt na Mara has 85 pupils: 48 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N Réalt na Mara a mixed school?

Yes. S N Réalt na Mara takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of S N Réalt na Mara?

S N Réalt na Mara has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does S N Réalt na Mara teach through Irish?

No. S N Réalt na Mara teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is S N Réalt na Mara a DEIS school?

No. S N Réalt na Mara is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read S N Réalt na Mara's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Réalt na Mara's roll number, 19448C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N Réalt na Mara?

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

S N Réalt na Mara

Cill Airne, Co. Kerry

85 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

S N Réalt na Mara is a primary school in Cill Airne, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 K593). Síle Uí Chárthaigh is the principal of S N Réalt na Mara, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 85
Boys and girls: Mixed · 48 boys, 37 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19448C

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 S N Réalt na Mara?: S N Réalt na Mara is a primary school in Cill Airne, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 K593).
Who is the principal of S N Réalt na Mara?: Síle Uí Chárthaigh is the principal of S N Réalt na Mara, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N Réalt na Mara?: S N Réalt na Mara has 85 pupils: 48 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N Réalt na Mara a mixed school?: Yes. S N Réalt na Mara takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S N Réalt na Mara?: S N Réalt na Mara has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N Réalt na Mara teach through Irish?: No. S N Réalt na Mara teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is S N Réalt na Mara a DEIS school?: No. S N Réalt na Mara is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read S N Réalt na Mara's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Réalt na Mara's roll number, 19448C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N Réalt na Mara?: The closest is Lauragh National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N Réalt na Mara compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N Réalt na MaraThis school		85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lauragh National SchoolLauragh Lower	5.1 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tahilla Community National SchoolSneem	5.8 km	29	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh MichealSneem	11.2 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Adrigole NSBantry	12.5 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Johns NSKenmare	14.5 km	395	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Trafrask Mixed NSAdrigole (Beara)	14.5 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Tuath O Siosta
Cill Airne
Co Chiarrai
V93K593

Principal: Síle Uí Chárthaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 064 668 4504
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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