How many pupils go to SN Oilibheir?

SN Oilibheir has 266 pupils: 144 boys and 122 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Oilibheir a mixed school?

Yes. SN Oilibheir takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Oilibheir?

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

Does SN Oilibheir teach through Irish?

Yes. SN Oilibheir is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is SN Oilibheir a DEIS school?

No. SN Oilibheir is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Oilibheir's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Oilibheir's roll number, 19505L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Oilibheir?

The closest is St Philip the Apostle Junior NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Oilibheir

Dublin 15, Co. Dublin

266 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

SN Oilibheir is a primary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 PX99). Antóin Ó Cléirigh is the principal of SN Oilibheir, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 266
Boys and girls: Mixed · 144 boys, 122 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19505L

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 Oilibheir?: SN Oilibheir is a primary school in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin (Eircode D15 PX99).
Who is the principal of SN Oilibheir?: Antóin Ó Cléirigh is the principal of SN Oilibheir, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Oilibheir?: SN Oilibheir has 266 pupils: 144 boys and 122 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Oilibheir a mixed school?: Yes. SN Oilibheir takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Oilibheir?: SN Oilibheir has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Oilibheir teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Oilibheir is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Oilibheir a DEIS school?: No. SN Oilibheir is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Oilibheir's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Oilibheir's roll number, 19505L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Oilibheir?: The closest is St Philip the Apostle Junior NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Oilibheir compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN OilibheirThis school		266	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Philip the Apostle Junior NSDublin 15	700 m	184	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Philips Senior NSDublin 15	700 m	231	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh MochtaDublin 15	800 m	805	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Danu Community Special SchoolDublin 15	about 800 m	43	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Francis Xavier J NSDublin 15	1.1 km	357	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Francis Xavier Senior NSDublin 15	1.1 km	387	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

An Chúil Mhín
Cluain Saileach
Baile Átha Cliath 15
D15PX99

Principal: Antóin Ó Cléirigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 821 5277
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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