How many pupils go to SN Caitriona Sinsear?

SN Caitriona Sinsear has 365 pupils: 184 boys and 181 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Caitriona Sinsear a mixed school?

Yes. SN Caitriona Sinsear takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Caitriona Sinsear?

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

Does SN Caitriona Sinsear teach through Irish?

No. SN Caitriona Sinsear teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Caitriona Sinsear a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Caitriona Sinsear is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Caitriona Sinsear's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Caitriona Sinsear's roll number, 19468I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Caitriona Sinsear?

The closest is SN Caitriona Sois. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Caitriona Sinsear

Renmore, Co. Galway

365 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Caitriona Sinsear is a primary school in Renmore, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 N5H6). Máire Fenton is the principal of SN Caitriona Sinsear, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 365
Boys and girls: Mixed · 184 boys, 181 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19468I

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 Caitriona Sinsear?: SN Caitriona Sinsear is a primary school in Renmore, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 N5H6).
Who is the principal of SN Caitriona Sinsear?: Máire Fenton is the principal of SN Caitriona Sinsear, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Caitriona Sinsear?: SN Caitriona Sinsear has 365 pupils: 184 boys and 181 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Caitriona Sinsear a mixed school?: Yes. SN Caitriona Sinsear takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Caitriona Sinsear?: SN Caitriona Sinsear has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Caitriona Sinsear teach through Irish?: No. SN Caitriona Sinsear teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Caitriona Sinsear a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Caitriona Sinsear is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Caitriona Sinsear's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Caitriona Sinsear's roll number, 19468I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Caitriona Sinsear?: The closest is SN Caitriona Sois. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Caitriona Sinsear compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Caitriona SinsearThis school		365	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Caitriona SoisRenmore	100 m	350	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil DaraGaillimh	400 m	419	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Radharc na Mara National SchoolMervue	700 m	353	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Rosedale SchoolGalway	700 m	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lakeview SchoolGalway	800 m	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil AineGalway	1.3 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Renmore Avenue
Renmore
Co. Galway
H91N5H6

Principal: Máire Fenton on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 753 613
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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