Is Ceann Eitigh NS a mixed school?

Yes. Ceann Eitigh NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Ceann Eitigh NS?

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

Does Ceann Eitigh NS teach through Irish?

No. Ceann Eitigh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ceann Eitigh NS a DEIS school?

No. Ceann Eitigh NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Ceann Eitigh NS?

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

Ceann Eitigh NS

Birr, Co. Offaly

132 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Ceann Eitigh NS is a primary school in Birr, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 KD78). Ceann Eitigh NS has 132 pupils: 65 boys and 67 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 132
Boys and girls: Mixed · 65 boys, 67 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16802C

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ceann Eitigh NS?: Ceann Eitigh NS is a primary school in Birr, Co. Offaly (Eircode R42 KD78).
How many pupils go to Ceann Eitigh NS?: Ceann Eitigh NS has 132 pupils: 65 boys and 67 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ceann Eitigh NS a mixed school?: Yes. Ceann Eitigh NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Ceann Eitigh NS?: Ceann Eitigh NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ceann Eitigh NS teach through Irish?: No. Ceann Eitigh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ceann Eitigh NS a DEIS school?: No. Ceann Eitigh NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Ceann Eitigh NS?: The closest is Seir Kierans NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ceann Eitigh NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ceann Eitigh NSThis school		132	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Seir Kierans NSBirr	5.7 km	71	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh EoinBirr	7.5 km	148	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire Agus ChormaicKilcormac	8.5 km	109	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN BhrideKilcormac	8.5 km	111	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Ros Com RuaRoscrea	9.2 km	21	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire Naofa CastlecuffeClonaslee	10.4 km	53	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Birr
Co. Offaly
R42KD78

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