Is SN Aodhain Naofa a mixed school?

Yes. SN Aodhain Naofa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Aodhain Naofa?

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

Does SN Aodhain Naofa teach through Irish?

No. SN Aodhain Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Aodhain Naofa a DEIS school?

No. SN Aodhain Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near SN Aodhain Naofa?

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

SN Aodhain Naofa

Bawnboy, Co. Cavan

76 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

SN Aodhain Naofa is a primary school in Bawnboy, Co. Cavan (Eircode H14 V128). SN Aodhain Naofa has 76 pupils: 39 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 76
Boys and girls: Mixed · 39 boys, 37 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19679V

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Aodhain Naofa?: SN Aodhain Naofa is a primary school in Bawnboy, Co. Cavan (Eircode H14 V128).
How many pupils go to SN Aodhain Naofa?: SN Aodhain Naofa has 76 pupils: 39 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Aodhain Naofa a mixed school?: Yes. SN Aodhain Naofa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Aodhain Naofa?: SN Aodhain Naofa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Aodhain Naofa teach through Irish?: No. SN Aodhain Naofa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Aodhain Naofa a DEIS school?: No. SN Aodhain Naofa is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near SN Aodhain Naofa?: The closest is SN Naomh Maodhog. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Aodhain Naofa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Aodhain NaofaThis school		76	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh MaodhogBallyconnell	4.2 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyconell Central NSBallyconnell	5.9 km	24	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Patrick's NSC/O Belturbet Post Office	5.9 km	47	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Aughawillan NSGaradice	6.2 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyconnell Mixed NSBallyconnell	6.3 km	199	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN MhuireSwanlibar	8.2 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Co. Cavan
H14V128

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