Inchigeela NS

Macroom, Co. Cork

59 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Inchigeela NS is a primary school in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 DH22). Margaret Lucey is the principal of Inchigeela NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
59
Boys and girls
Mixed · 36 boys, 23 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
12967O

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Inchigeela NS?
Inchigeela NS is a primary school in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 DH22).
Who is the principal of Inchigeela NS?
Margaret Lucey is the principal of Inchigeela NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Inchigeela NS?
Inchigeela NS has 59 pupils: 36 boys and 23 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Inchigeela NS a mixed school?
Yes. Inchigeela NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Inchigeela NS?
Inchigeela NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Inchigeela NS teach through Irish?
No. Inchigeela NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Inchigeela NS a DEIS school?
No. Inchigeela NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Inchigeela NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Inchigeela NS's roll number, 12967O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Inchigeela NS?
The closest is Kilbarry NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 11 schools in Macroom · Every school in Co. Cork

Closest schools

Inchigeela NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Inchigeela NSThis school 59 Mixed Catholic No No
Kilbarry NSMacroom 5.0 km 31 Mixed Catholic No No
Dromleigh NSMacroom 6.0 km 46 Mixed Catholic No No
St Endas NSDunmanway 7.0 km 30 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Lachtain NaofaMaigh Chromtha 7.0 km 88 Mixed Catholic Yes No
S N Rae na nDoiriMaigh Chromtha 7.1 km 24 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Scoil FionnbarraBéal Átha an Ghaorthaidh 7.3 km 98 Mixed Catholic Yes No

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Contact

Carrigleigh
Inchigeela,
Macroom.
Co.Cork.
P12DH22

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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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