How many pupils go to Clochar Daingean?

Clochar Daingean has 141 pupils: 34 boys and 107 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Clochar Daingean a mixed school?

Yes. Clochar Daingean takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Clochar Daingean?

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

Does Clochar Daingean teach through Irish?

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

Is Clochar Daingean a DEIS school?

No. Clochar Daingean is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Clochar Daingean's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clochar Daingean's roll number, 00538V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Clochar Daingean?

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

Clochar Daingean

Daingean Uí Chúis, Co. Kerry

141 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Clochar Daingean is a primary school in Daingean Uí Chúis, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 AD76). Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh is the principal of Clochar Daingean, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 141
Boys and girls: Mixed · 34 boys, 107 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 00538V
Gaeltacht: Yes

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 Clochar Daingean?: Clochar Daingean is a primary school in Daingean Uí Chúis, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 AD76).
Who is the principal of Clochar Daingean?: Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh is the principal of Clochar Daingean, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Clochar Daingean?: Clochar Daingean has 141 pupils: 34 boys and 107 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Clochar Daingean a mixed school?: Yes. Clochar Daingean takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Clochar Daingean?: Clochar Daingean has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Clochar Daingean teach through Irish?: Yes. Clochar Daingean is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Clochar Daingean a DEIS school?: No. Clochar Daingean is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Clochar Daingean's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clochar Daingean's roll number, 00538V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Clochar Daingean?: The closest is Scoil na mBraithre. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Clochar Daingean compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Clochar DaingeanThis school		141	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil na mBraithreAn Daingean	400 m	67	Boys	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN an GhleannaDaingean Uí Chúis	3.3 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Ceann Tra MeascaitheTrá Lí	6.1 km	62	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN MhaolcheadairBaile na nGall	7.7 km	31	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Eoin BaisteLios Póil	8.7 km	112	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Caitlin NaofaTrá Lí	9.1 km	8	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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An Phríomhsráid Uachtarach
Daingean Uí Chúis
Co. Chiarraí
V92AD76

Principal: Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 915 1154
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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