Coolmeen NS

Kilrush, Co. Clare

20 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Coolmeen NS is a primary school in Kilrush, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 KR50). Séamus Foudy is the principal of Coolmeen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
20
Boys and girls
Mixed · 9 boys, 11 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
12633I

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 Coolmeen NS?
Coolmeen NS is a primary school in Kilrush, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 KR50).
Who is the principal of Coolmeen NS?
Séamus Foudy is the principal of Coolmeen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Coolmeen NS?
Coolmeen NS has 20 pupils: 9 boys and 11 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Coolmeen NS a mixed school?
Yes. Coolmeen NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Coolmeen NS?
Coolmeen NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Coolmeen NS teach through Irish?
No. Coolmeen NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Coolmeen NS a DEIS school?
No. Coolmeen NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Coolmeen NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coolmeen NS's roll number, 12633I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Coolmeen NS?
The closest is SN na Crannaighe. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 12 schools in Kilrush · Every school in Co. Clare

Closest schools

Coolmeen NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Coolmeen NSThis school 20 Mixed Catholic No No
SN na CrannaigheKilrush 3.8 km 32 Mixed Catholic No No
Labasheeda Central NSKilrush 5.0 km 30 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Kilmurry McMahon National SchoolKilrush 6.7 km 63 Mixed Catholic No No
Gearoid ui GhriobhthaLoughill 7.4 km 30 Mixed Catholic No No
Kildysart NSKildysart 7.7 km 122 Mixed Catholic No No
Lissycasey NSEnnis 9.0 km 167 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Coolmeen
Kilmurry McMahon
Kilrush
Co. Clare
V15KR50

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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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