How many pupils go to S N Doire na Ceise?

S N Doire na Ceise has 143 pupils: 70 boys and 73 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N Doire na Ceise a mixed school?

Yes. S N Doire na Ceise takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of S N Doire na Ceise?

S N Doire na Ceise has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does S N Doire na Ceise teach through Irish?

No. S N Doire na Ceise teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is S N Doire na Ceise a DEIS school?

No. S N Doire na Ceise is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read S N Doire na Ceise's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Doire na Ceise's roll number, 17601U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N Doire na Ceise?

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

S N Doire na Ceise

Cootehill, Co. Cavan

143 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

S N Doire na Ceise is a primary school in Cootehill, Co. Cavan (Eircode H16 KP86). Peter Foster is the principal of S N Doire na Ceise, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 143
Boys and girls: Mixed · 70 boys, 73 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17601U

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 S N Doire na Ceise?: S N Doire na Ceise is a primary school in Cootehill, Co. Cavan (Eircode H16 KP86).
Who is the principal of S N Doire na Ceise?: Peter Foster is the principal of S N Doire na Ceise, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N Doire na Ceise?: S N Doire na Ceise has 143 pupils: 70 boys and 73 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N Doire na Ceise a mixed school?: Yes. S N Doire na Ceise takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S N Doire na Ceise?: S N Doire na Ceise has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N Doire na Ceise teach through Irish?: No. S N Doire na Ceise teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is S N Doire na Ceise a DEIS school?: No. S N Doire na Ceise is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read S N Doire na Ceise's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Doire na Ceise's roll number, 17601U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N Doire na Ceise?: The closest is Kill NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N Doire na Ceise compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N Doire na CeiseThis school		143	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kill NSCootehill	5.1 km	126	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Michaels National SchoolCootehill	5.4 km	232	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN MaodhogBailieborough	5.6 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Darley NSCootehill	5.9 km	130	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Holy Family S SCootehill	6.2 km	182	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
LattonCastleblayney	7.6 km	161	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Maudabawn
Cootehill
Co. Cavan
H16KP86

Principal: Peter Foster on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 049 555 2220
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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