How many pupils go to SN ui Cheithearnaigh?

SN ui Cheithearnaigh has 193 pupils: 88 boys and 105 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN ui Cheithearnaigh a mixed school?

Yes. SN ui Cheithearnaigh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN ui Cheithearnaigh?

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

Does SN ui Cheithearnaigh teach through Irish?

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

Is SN ui Cheithearnaigh a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN ui Cheithearnaigh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN ui Cheithearnaigh's roll number, 19969H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN ui Cheithearnaigh?

The closest is Scoil an Chroi Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN ui Cheithearnaigh

Béal Átha na Slua, Co. Galway

193 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN ui Cheithearnaigh is a primary school in Béal Átha na Slua, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 W183). Rachel Ní Shiúlaí is the principal of SN ui Cheithearnaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 193
Boys and girls: Mixed · 88 boys, 105 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19969H

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

We haven't found SN ui Cheithearnaigh's junior infant enrolment dates for September 2027 yet. Most primary schools take applications in the autumn and winter before; the school's admission notice has the exact window.

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN ui Cheithearnaigh?: SN ui Cheithearnaigh is a primary school in Béal Átha na Slua, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 W183).
Who is the principal of SN ui Cheithearnaigh?: Rachel Ní Shiúlaí is the principal of SN ui Cheithearnaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN ui Cheithearnaigh?: SN ui Cheithearnaigh has 193 pupils: 88 boys and 105 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN ui Cheithearnaigh a mixed school?: Yes. SN ui Cheithearnaigh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN ui Cheithearnaigh?: SN ui Cheithearnaigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN ui Cheithearnaigh teach through Irish?: Yes. SN ui Cheithearnaigh is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN ui Cheithearnaigh a DEIS school?: Yes. SN ui Cheithearnaigh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN ui Cheithearnaigh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN ui Cheithearnaigh's roll number, 19969H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN ui Cheithearnaigh?: The closest is Scoil an Chroi Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN ui Cheithearnaigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN ui CheithearnaighThis school		193	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil an Chroi NaofaBallinasloe	1.0 km	293	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Muire Gan SmalBallinasloe	2.6 km	445	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St. Teresa's Special SchoolBallinalsoe	2.8 km	47	Mixed	Not known	No	No
Scoil Mhuire,Ballinasloe	3.9 km	115	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
The Glebe NSBallinasloe	5.6 km	17	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Aibhistin NaofaBallinasloe	5.8 km	80	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Céide Ghearrbhaile
Béal Átha na Slua
Co. na Gaillimhe
H53W183

Principal: Rachel Ní Shiúlaí on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 964 4347
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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