How many pupils go to Ballincarriga Mixed NS?

Ballincarriga Mixed NS has 97 pupils: 50 boys and 47 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ballincarriga Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ballincarriga Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ballincarriga Mixed NS?

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

Does Ballincarriga Mixed NS teach through Irish?

No. Ballincarriga Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ballincarriga Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. Ballincarriga Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Ballincarriga Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballincarriga Mixed NS's roll number, 10739O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ballincarriga Mixed NS?

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

Ballincarriga Mixed NS

Dunmanway, Co. Cork

97 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Ballincarriga Mixed NS is a primary school in Dunmanway, Co. Cork (Eircode P47 K312). Ailish Kelly is the principal of Ballincarriga Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 97
Boys and girls: Mixed · 50 boys, 47 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 10739O

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

Applications open: Monday 12 October (passed)
Applications close: Friday 26 February
Offers by: Friday 19 March
Accept by: Friday 23 April

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ballincarriga Mixed NS?: Ballincarriga Mixed NS is a primary school in Dunmanway, Co. Cork (Eircode P47 K312).
Who is the principal of Ballincarriga Mixed NS?: Ailish Kelly is the principal of Ballincarriga Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballincarriga Mixed NS?: Ballincarriga Mixed NS has 97 pupils: 50 boys and 47 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballincarriga Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ballincarriga Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ballincarriga Mixed NS?: Ballincarriga Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballincarriga Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Ballincarriga Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballincarriga Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Ballincarriga Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ballincarriga Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballincarriga Mixed NS's roll number, 10739O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballincarriga Mixed NS?: The closest is SN Cillmin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ballincarriga Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballincarriga Mixed NSThis school		97	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN CillminClonakilty	5.2 km	113	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dunmanway Boys Senior National SchoolDunmanway	5.2 km	89	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Dunmanway Model NSDunmanway	5.6 km	95	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Dunmanway Convent Girls Senior National SchoolDunmanway	5.7 km	91	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Dunmanway Convent InfDunmanway	5.7 km	102	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile MuineBallineen	6.6 km	18	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Ballincarriga
Dunmanway
Co. Cork
P47K312

Principal: Ailish Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 023 884 5944
Email: [email protected]
Website: ballinacarriga-ns.ie
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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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