How many pupils go to Cluain Draigneach?

Cluain Draigneach has 5 pupils: 2 boys and 3 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Cluain Draigneach a mixed school?

Yes. Cluain Draigneach takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Cluain Draigneach?

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

Does Cluain Draigneach teach through Irish?

No. Cluain Draigneach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Cluain Draigneach a DEIS school?

No. Cluain Draigneach is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Cluain Draigneach's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cluain Draigneach's roll number, 18540I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Cluain Draigneach?

The closest is S N Chathair Aodha. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Cluain Draigneach

Inis, Co. Clare

5 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Cluain Draigneach is a primary school in Inis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 DK15). Dermot O Gorman is the principal of Cluain Draigneach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 5
Boys and girls: Mixed · 2 boys, 3 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18540I

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 Cluain Draigneach?: Cluain Draigneach is a primary school in Inis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 DK15).
Who is the principal of Cluain Draigneach?: Dermot O Gorman is the principal of Cluain Draigneach, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Cluain Draigneach?: Cluain Draigneach has 5 pupils: 2 boys and 3 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Cluain Draigneach a mixed school?: Yes. Cluain Draigneach takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Cluain Draigneach?: Cluain Draigneach has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Cluain Draigneach teach through Irish?: No. Cluain Draigneach teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Cluain Draigneach a DEIS school?: No. Cluain Draigneach is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Cluain Draigneach's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cluain Draigneach's roll number, 18540I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Cluain Draigneach?: The closest is S N Chathair Aodha. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Cluain Draigneach compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Cluain DraigneachThis school		5	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Chathair AodhaEnnis	3.9 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Baile na CailliEnnis	3.9 km	52	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lissycasey NSEnnis	4.0 km	167	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kildysart NSKildysart	6.2 km	122	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballyea Mixed NSEnnis	8.2 km	212	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN na CrannaigheKilrush	8.4 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cluain Draighneach
Lios ui Chatasaigh
Inis
Co an Chlair
V95DK15

Principal: Dermot O Gorman on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 683 4164
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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