How many pupils go to Scoil Cill Churnain?

Scoil Cill Churnain has 174 pupils: 86 boys and 88 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Cill Churnain a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Cill Churnain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Cill Churnain?

Scoil Cill Churnain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Cill Churnain teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Cill Churnain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Cill Churnain a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Cill Churnain is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Cill Churnain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Cill Churnain's roll number, 17871D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Cill Churnain?

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

Scoil Cill Churnain

Kilcornan, Co. Limerick

174 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Cill Churnain is a primary school in Kilcornan, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 XF95). Shirley Balfry is the principal of Scoil Cill Churnain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 174
Boys and girls: Mixed · 86 boys, 88 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17871D

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 Scoil Cill Churnain?: Scoil Cill Churnain is a primary school in Kilcornan, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 XF95).
Who is the principal of Scoil Cill Churnain?: Shirley Balfry is the principal of Scoil Cill Churnain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Cill Churnain?: Scoil Cill Churnain has 174 pupils: 86 boys and 88 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Cill Churnain a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Cill Churnain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Cill Churnain?: Scoil Cill Churnain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Cill Churnain teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Cill Churnain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Cill Churnain a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Cill Churnain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Cill Churnain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Cill Churnain's roll number, 17871D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Cill Churnain?: The closest is Pallaskenry NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Cill Churnain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Cill ChurnainThis school		174	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Pallaskenry NSPallaskenry	2.9 km	135	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kildimo National SchoolKildimo	4.9 km	138	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballysteen NSAskeaton	5.8 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Sean TsraideAdare	5.8 km	127	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St James NSAskeaton	7.5 km	110	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Our Ladys AbbeyAdare	8.5 km	125	Girls	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Kilcornan
Co. Limerick
V94XF95

Principal: Shirley Balfry on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 393 304
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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