Scoil Naomh Micheal
Sneem, Kerry
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 75 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 33 girls, 42 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 08251S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Michael’s National School in Sneem is a vibrant, inclusive primary school that tailors its teaching to the individual needs of every pupil. The school operates a mainstream curriculum that is adapted for children with additional needs, and it places a strong emphasis on integration, allowing students to move between mainstream classes and specialised environments as required. A dedicated July Provision Programme ensures continuity of learning over the summer while providing a camp‑style experience. The campus boasts two purpose‑built autism classrooms – the Rainbow Room and the Sunshine Room – supported by a range of specialist facilities including a Sensory Room, Nurture Room, interactive whiteboards in spacious classrooms, a PE room, football field, basketball court and a secure, fenced outdoor area featuring a vegetable garden, climbing wall and climbing bridge. Additional safety measures such as access control are in place, and all pupils benefit from the free school meals programme. The school’s location in the “autism‑friendly” village of Sneem enables frequent community outings and extracurricular activities such as cookery, music lessons, gymnastics, science workshops and field trips to local attractions, enriching the educational experience beyond the classroom.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Micheal
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Naomh Micheal. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Scoil Naomh Micheal
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Micheal?
Scoil Naomh Micheal has 75 pupils enrolled, 33 girls and 42 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Micheal a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Naomh Micheal is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Micheal?
Scoil Naomh Micheal has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.