How many pupils go to Dundar Mhuighe NS?

Dundar Mhuighe NS has 175 pupils: 86 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Dundar Mhuighe NS a mixed school?

Yes. Dundar Mhuighe NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Dundar Mhuighe NS?

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

Does Dundar Mhuighe NS teach through Irish?

No. Dundar Mhuighe NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Dundar Mhuighe NS a DEIS school?

No. Dundar Mhuighe NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Dundar Mhuighe NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dundar Mhuighe NS's roll number, 16940O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Dundar Mhuighe NS?

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

Dundar Mhuighe NS

Kinsale, Co. Cork

175 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Dundar Mhuighe NS is a primary school in Kinsale, Co. Cork (Eircode P17 K504). Triona Hannon is the principal of Dundar Mhuighe NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 175
Boys and girls: Mixed · 86 boys, 89 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16940O

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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Where is Dundar Mhuighe NS?: Dundar Mhuighe NS is a primary school in Kinsale, Co. Cork (Eircode P17 K504).
Who is the principal of Dundar Mhuighe NS?: Triona Hannon is the principal of Dundar Mhuighe NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Dundar Mhuighe NS?: Dundar Mhuighe NS has 175 pupils: 86 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Dundar Mhuighe NS a mixed school?: Yes. Dundar Mhuighe NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Dundar Mhuighe NS?: Dundar Mhuighe NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Dundar Mhuighe NS teach through Irish?: No. Dundar Mhuighe NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Dundar Mhuighe NS a DEIS school?: No. Dundar Mhuighe NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Dundar Mhuighe NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dundar Mhuighe NS's roll number, 16940O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Dundar Mhuighe NS?: The closest is Ballinadee NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Dundar Mhuighe NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Dundar Mhuighe NSThis school		175	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballinadee NSBandon	2.7 km	95	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Chionn tSáileCionn tSáile	4.4 km	145	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Naomh EltinKinsale	5.4 km	401	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kinsale NSKinsale	5.8 km	55	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Inis EoghanainInis Eonáin	6.2 km	295	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Chobh Chionn TsaileKinsale	6.8 km	213	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Dunderrow
Kinsale
Co. Cork
P17K504

Principal: Triona Hannon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 477 4041
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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