How many pupils go to St Fachnan & St Attractas NS?

St Fachnan & St Attractas NS has 57 pupils: 31 boys and 26 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Fachnan & St Attractas NS a mixed school?

Yes. St Fachnan & St Attractas NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Fachnan & St Attractas NS?

St Fachnan & St Attractas NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Fachnan & St Attractas NS teach through Irish?

No. St Fachnan & St Attractas NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Fachnan & St Attractas NS a DEIS school?

No. St Fachnan & St Attractas NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read St Fachnan & St Attractas NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Fachnan & St Attractas NS's roll number, 20149W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Fachnan & St Attractas NS?

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

St Fachnan & St Attractas NS

Kilfenora, Co. Clare

57 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

St Fachnan & St Attractas NS is a primary school in Kilfenora, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 EY90). Thomas Coyne is the principal of St Fachnan & St Attractas NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 57
Boys and girls: Mixed · 31 boys, 26 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20149W

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 St Fachnan & St Attractas NS?: St Fachnan & St Attractas NS is a primary school in Kilfenora, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 EY90).
Who is the principal of St Fachnan & St Attractas NS?: Thomas Coyne is the principal of St Fachnan & St Attractas NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Fachnan & St Attractas NS?: St Fachnan & St Attractas NS has 57 pupils: 31 boys and 26 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Fachnan & St Attractas NS a mixed school?: Yes. St Fachnan & St Attractas NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Fachnan & St Attractas NS?: St Fachnan & St Attractas NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Fachnan & St Attractas NS teach through Irish?: No. St Fachnan & St Attractas NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Fachnan & St Attractas NS a DEIS school?: No. St Fachnan & St Attractas NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Fachnan & St Attractas NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Fachnan & St Attractas NS's roll number, 20149W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Fachnan & St Attractas NS?: The closest is SN Aibhistin Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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St Fachnan & St Attractas NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Fachnan & St Attractas NSThis school		57	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Aibhistin NaofaKilshanny	5.4 km	21	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Colm CilleEnnistymon	6.4 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lisdoonvarna NSLisdoonvarna	6.5 km	143	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Mol an Óige Community National SchoolEnnistymon	7.4 km	158	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Ennistymon National SchoolEnnistymon	7.7 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilnaboy NSEnnis	9.7 km	80	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Kilcarragh
Kilfenora
Co. Clare
V95EY90

Principal: Thomas Coyne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 708 8217
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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