How many pupils go to Coolard Mixed NS?

Coolard Mixed NS has 82 pupils: 37 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Coolard Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Coolard Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Coolard Mixed NS?

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

Does Coolard Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Coolard Mixed NS a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coolard Mixed NS's roll number, 12587E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Coolard Mixed NS?

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

Coolard Mixed NS

Listowel, Co. Kerry

82 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Coolard Mixed NS is a primary school in Listowel, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 TR74). Shane Gallagher is the principal of Coolard Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 82
Boys and girls: Mixed · 37 boys, 45 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 12587E

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 Coolard Mixed NS?: Coolard Mixed NS is a primary school in Listowel, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 TR74).
Who is the principal of Coolard Mixed NS?: Shane Gallagher is the principal of Coolard Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Coolard Mixed NS?: Coolard Mixed NS has 82 pupils: 37 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Coolard Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Coolard Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Coolard Mixed NS?: Coolard Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Coolard Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Coolard Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Coolard Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Coolard Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Coolard Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coolard Mixed NS's roll number, 12587E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Coolard Mixed NS?: The closest is Eiltin Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Coolard Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coolard Mixed NSThis school		82	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Eiltin NaofaLios Eiltin	4.0 km	71	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Nano Nagle N SchoolListowel	4.5 km	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Listowel Presentation PrimaryListowel	4.5 km	186	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil Lios TuathailLios Tuathail	5.0 km	136	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Realt na MaidneListowel	5.0 km	166	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cill CruinnListowel	6.3 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Coolard
Listowel
V31TR74

Principal: Shane Gallagher on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 068 22300
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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