How many pupils go to Baile an Chuilinn NS?

Baile an Chuilinn NS has 126 pupils: 64 boys and 62 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Baile an Chuilinn NS a mixed school?

Yes. Baile an Chuilinn NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Baile an Chuilinn NS?

Baile an Chuilinn NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Baile an Chuilinn NS teach through Irish?

No. Baile an Chuilinn NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Baile an Chuilinn NS a DEIS school?

No. Baile an Chuilinn NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Baile an Chuilinn NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Baile an Chuilinn NS's roll number, 01116A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Baile an Chuilinn NS?

The closest is Goresbridge NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Baile an Chuilinn NS

Muinebeag, Co. Carlow

126 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Baile an Chuilinn NS is a primary school in Muinebeag, Co. Carlow (Eircode R21 Y803). Leila M Doorley is the principal of Baile an Chuilinn NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 126
Boys and girls: Mixed · 64 boys, 62 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 01116A

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 Baile an Chuilinn NS?: Baile an Chuilinn NS is a primary school in Muinebeag, Co. Carlow (Eircode R21 Y803).
Who is the principal of Baile an Chuilinn NS?: Leila M Doorley is the principal of Baile an Chuilinn NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Baile an Chuilinn NS?: Baile an Chuilinn NS has 126 pupils: 64 boys and 62 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Baile an Chuilinn NS a mixed school?: Yes. Baile an Chuilinn NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Baile an Chuilinn NS?: Baile an Chuilinn NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Baile an Chuilinn NS teach through Irish?: No. Baile an Chuilinn NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Baile an Chuilinn NS a DEIS school?: No. Baile an Chuilinn NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Baile an Chuilinn NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Baile an Chuilinn NS's roll number, 01116A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Baile an Chuilinn NS?: The closest is Goresbridge NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Baile an Chuilinn NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Baile an Chuilinn NSThis school		126	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Goresbridge NSGoresbridge	5.0 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Saplings Special SchoolGoresbridge	5.0 km	12	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
Borris Mixed NSBorris	5.5 km	196	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Bridgets Monastery Boys Senior SchoolMuinebheag	6.0 km	134	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marys NSMuine Bheag	6.1 km	90	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Nmh FhinginMuinebheag	6.1 km	34	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Ballinkillen
Muinebeag
Co. Carlow
R21Y803

Principal: Leila M Doorley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 977 5153
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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